Player Features

Wilson Makes An Impact In Washington

By: Chris Lomon

Tom Wilson works to bring energy & create space every time he takes the ice

January 15, 2015

NICK FOLIGNO, JONATHAN TOEWS NAMED CAPTAINS FOR 2015 NHL ALL-STAR WEEKEND

By: NHL media release

Drew Doughty, Patrick Kane, Ryan Getzlaf and Rick Nash to serve as Assistant Captains

January 14, 2015

A Night Under The Stars in Calgary

By: Chris Lomon

Matt and Katie Stajan hosted a deeply personal fundraiser in memory of their late son Emerson to benefit the NICU at Calgary Foothills Medical Centre

January 13, 2015

Ekblad Is Exceeding Expectations

By: Chris Lomon

Elite-level talent & a strong support system of family, friends & teammates are making Aaron Ekblad’s NHL transition a successful one

January 7, 2015

The Players React To The World Junior Tournament

By: Ryan Parker

NHL Players weigh-in on social media as the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship wrapped-up in Toronto on Monday night

January 6, 2015

With A Little Help From His Friends

By: NHLPA Staff

Andrew Ladd uses the things he has learned from other leaders in his career to help shape his captaincy in Winnipeg

January 5, 2015

Brouwer Closes The Classic In Style

By: Chris Lomon

With his parents in attendance & playing against his former team, Troy Brouwer made the 2015 Winter Classic one for his personal record book

January 2, 2015

Excited To Take It Outdoors

By: Chris Lomon

The Players on both the Blackhawks & Capitals are eager to share the Winter Classic with family, friends & teammates

December 30, 2014

It’s A Small Holiday World

By: NHLPA Staff

Players from around the globe share with us their holiday routines and traditions.

December 23, 2014

VIDEO: Player Holiday Traditions

By: NHLPA Staff

The holiday season is a time of gathering with family and friends and taking part in routines and traditions that make it such a special time of year.

December 23, 2014

Giving The Gift Of Hearing

By: Chris Lomon

David & Kelly Backes traveled to Kenya this past summer with Starkey Hearing Foundation to help bring the gift of hearing to people in the African country

December 22, 2014

This or That: Holiday Edition

By: NHLPA Staff

The holiday season is a joyous time of family, friends, food and revelry.

December 19, 2014

Derek Stepan Is A Hometown Boy

By: Chris Lomon

Though his NHL career sees him on the marquee in New York City, Derek’s heart is still in Hastings, Minnesota

December 17, 2014

‘Hero the Hero’ An Uplifting Story

By: Chris Lomon

Matt Carkner is proud to play a role in helping his wife Kary & sister-in-law Pam bring their children’s book to life

December 12, 2014

Sticking With HIs Dream

By: Chris Lomon

Dennis Wideman continues to put together a solid NHL career after being told he didn't have what it took to play at the highest level

November 28, 2014

Bo Horvat: An NHL Dream Realized

By: NHLPA Staff

As Bo Horvat approached his 10th NHL game, he knew that the Canucks had a tough decision to make; send him back to junior or secure his spot on the Vancouver Canucks roster.

November 26, 2014

G&D 15: Deep Roots In Minnesota

By: Chris Lomon

Goals & Dreams 15th Anniversary Tour Begins in Minnesota Where The Program Has Made A Strong Impact

November 17, 2014

Celebrating A Most Outstanding Season

By: Ryan Parker

Sidney Crosby feted by the NHLPA for his 2013-14 Ted Lindsay Award season

November 14, 2014

Richards Still Relishes The Game

By: Chris Lomon

Closing in on 1,000 games, Brad Richards still has the same passion for the game he did as a child in Prince Edward Island

November 11, 2014

Strome Assisting in Isles' Ultimate Goal

By: Chris Lomon

The goal won’t be found on his stat sheet, but Ryan Strome still managed to get a reaction from his teammates at a recent New York Islanders morning practice.

November 7, 2014