giving back

NHLPA Members travel to HIGH RIVER TO donate EQUIPMENT

By: NHLPA Staff

In conjunction with RBC Play Hockey and the NHLPA Goals & Dreams Fund, NHLPA members Matt Stajan, T.J.

September 16, 2013

NHL Players Help Raise Record Amount For Local Alberta Charity

By: Catherine Faas

Eight players took part in Canadian M.P. Blake Richards’ annual Rocky Mountain Hockey Challenge to help raise money for RCMP Victim’s Services Units in Alberta.

August 21, 2013

Smashfest Charity Ping-Pong Challenge Raises Over $100K

By: Catherine Faas

Event host Dominic Moore, along with other NHLPA members and hockey fans put their ping-pong skills to the test on Thursday night to raise funds for concussion and cancer research.

July 26, 2013

Duchene & Hodgson Lend A Helping Hand At Home

By: Eric Epstein

Matt Duchene & Cody Hodgson recently returned to Haliburton, ON to assist in raising funds for flood relief in their hometown

June 19, 2013

Josh Harding Launches Harding’s Hope

By: Catherine Faas

After being diagnosed with MS, Minnesota Wild goaltender, Josh Harding, commits himself to helping fight the disease.

June 14, 2013

Chicago Blackhawks Players Make 9-Year-Old's Wish Come True

By: Catherine Faas

The Chicago Blackhawks, in conjunction with the Make A Wish Foundation, gave 9-year-old James Ensign a chance to fulfill his dream of skating and practicing with the team.

May 9, 2013

Jordin Tootoo – Speaking His Mind

By: Ryan Parker

Jordin recently visited a native community in Ontario to meet some fans and pass along a message of positivity

April 26, 2013

Why Are Players Wearing Camouflage Jerseys?

By: Catherine Faas

Players have been sporting custom camouflage jerseys during warm-ups this week to pay tribute to the Armed Forces in the US and Canada.

April 25, 2013

Players Deliver a Special Message

By: NHLPA Staff

Landeskog, Clarkson & Pacioretty among NHLPA stars to lend their voice to the 2013 Special Hockey International Tournament

March 15, 2013

NHLPA Donating $30K to MindCheck.ca

By: Catherine Faas

$30K to MindCheck.ca to assist young people with mental health challenges.

February 28, 2013

Ryan Kesler Surprises Fans

By: Catherine Faas

Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler has been spending time surprising fans around Vancouver for the past few days.

January 25, 2013

Hudella & Hendricks Proud to ‘Defend the Blue Line’

By: Shane Hudella

From December 11th to 18th, NHLPA member and Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks joined his friend Shane Hudella to visit American troops in Bahrain, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, and Germany as ambassadors of the ‘Defending the Blue Line’ program.

January 23, 2013

NHL Players Raise Over $1.8 Million for Charity During the Lockout

By: Catherine Faas

Players give back through charitable activities over the course of the NHL lockout.

January 15, 2013

RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge Wrap-Up Video

By: Catherine Faas

On December 19th at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (the site of old Maple Leaf Gardens), over 3,000 fans came together for the Centre’s first ever sold-out game to watch 39 NHL players hit the ice for the RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge.

January 8, 2013

A Friendly Wager

By: Chris Lomon

James van Riemsdyk dons full hockey gear to do some shopping after losing bet with Scott Hartnell in support of the Sandy Relief effort

December 21, 2012

RBC Charity Challenge Raises $100K for Grassroots Hockey Programs in Canada

By: Catherine Faas

Team Stamkos defeats Team Subban in front of over 3,000 fans at the former Maple Leaf Gardens

December 20, 2012

Sedin Twins Boost the Spirits of a Triple A Midget Team With a Surprise Visit

By: Catherine Faas

Daniel and Henrik Sedin recently surprised a Vancouver Triple A Midget team after a tough loss.

December 18, 2012

9 Players Added to RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge Roster

By: NHLPA Staff

Nine additional players were confirmed this afternoon for the upcoming RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge!

December 14, 2012

‘Rock Out The Lockout’ Game A Success

By: Chris Lomon

Steve Ott was front and centre in organizing the charity game in Windsor, Ontario that saw proceeds support Sparkles From Above

December 13, 2012

Stamkos, Subban to Lead Fellow Pros in RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge in Toronto on December 19th

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA and RBC announced that RBC Play Hockey ambassadors Steven Stamkos and P.K. Subban will lead teams of fellow NHL players in the RBC Play Hockey Charity Challenge on December 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto.

December 12, 2012