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Military heroes make lasting family memories through All-Star Hero

By: Chris Lomon

Four military members and their children took in 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto as part of the All-Star Hero campaign.

February 6, 2024

NHLPA, United Heroes League announce winners of 2023-24 All-Star Hero campaign

By: NHLPA Media Release

In recognition of their heroic service, four military members were selected as special guests of the NHLPA for the 2024 NHL® All-Star Weekend

January 31, 2024

Wilson makes surprise visit to military families at UHL clinic

By: Chris Lomon

Tom Wilson, forward for the Washington Capitals, has been working with the United Heroes League and military families since 2019.

January 9, 2024

NHLPA Goals & Dreams donates 25 sets of youth hockey equipment on behalf of Jason & Nick Robertson to United Heroes League military kids

By: Media Release

The Robertson brothers will also be hosting a two-day ice hockey clinic in Fort Liberty.

August 10, 2023

United Heroes League, NHLPA announce winners of 2022-23 All-Star Hero campaign

By: NHLPA Media Release

The four winners were selected as special guests of the NHLPA for the 2023 Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend.

January 27, 2023

Get to know your 2023 All-Star Heroes

By: Chris Lomon

Each winner and a guest will receive air travel to Sunrise, Florida to take in weekend All-Star festivities.

January 27, 2023

Cole commemorates grandfathers through Heroes Monument

By: Chris Lomon

A long-time supporter of the United Heroes League, Ian Cole has an even closer look at the organization's work since arriving in Minnesota.

June 22, 2021

Heartfelt social connections bonding fans and players

By: Chris Lomon

Shane Hudella knows he can always count on NHL players to answer the call.

April 2, 2020

UHL, NHLPA announce winners of All-Star Hero campaign

By: NHLPA Media Release

The United Heroes League and NHLPA have announced the five winners of this year’s All-Star Hero campaign, which recognizes military personnel and their families for their service through the players’ NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund.

January 21, 2020

Your 2020 All-Star Heroes

By: Chris Lomon

Get to know your 2020 All-Star Heroes, the five service members of over 5,000 nominations who were selected by the UHL after the public was asked to nominate their personal military hero.

January 21, 2020

Kyle Palmieri Foundation grows with inaugural military ball

By: Chris Lomon

Each and every time Kyle Palmieri meets with a military member, he takes away something meaningful from the conversation.

February 13, 2019

In review: 2019 NHL All-Star

By: Chris Lomon

The 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend will have fans and the players talking for quite some time.

January 26, 2019

Your All-Star Hero: Sgt. Richard Silva

By: NHLPA Staff

Sergeant Richard Silva’s story was admittedly moving for Brent Burns, NHLPA member and defenceman for the San Jose Sharks – who takes every opportunity to show respect and give back to the military.

January 23, 2019

Your All-Star Hero: Lt. Col. Janisch

By: NHLPA Staff

A special Christmas present for the Janisch patriarch wasn’t under the tree. He didn’t know what his wife, Ann, had a surprise announcement from Matt Hendricks all cued up.

January 23, 2019

Your All-Star Hero: MCpl. Giza

By: NHLPA Staff

“No way,” said Giza when NHLPA member and player ambassador, Jake Gardiner, introduced himself and the campaign to the veteran via a surprise phone call. “I didn’t even know I was nominated!”

January 23, 2019

Your All-Star Hero: Sgt. Brewer

By: NHLPA Staff

The tradition of sport bonding parents and their children creates a timeless bond, and NHLPA player ambassador Vinni Lettieri was thrilled to be a part of relaying some very good news to a special father and son duo.

January 23, 2019

UHL, NHLPA announce All-Star Hero campaign

By: NHLPA Media Release

The UHL and NHLPA through the Goals & Dreams fund have announced the launch of the All-Star Hero campaign to recognize military personnel and their families for their services.

December 3, 2018