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Hockey, baseball, a perfect springtime mix for Petry family
Before Jeff and Matt Petry decided to give hockey a try, this time of the year meant spring training and the start of the baseball season was just around the corner. You see, their father Dan spent 13 years fooling hitters in Major League Baseball as a starting pitcher.
Player Q&A | Jacob Markstrom
In this week's Player Q&A we learn that Jacob Markstrom doesn't have a single piece of embarrassing music on his playlist - because he isn't embarrassed of anything.
Desharnais enjoying every second
Traded to the Edmonton Oilers from the Montreal Canadiens on February 28, David Desharnais wanted to come up big when he took to the ice for his first game with the Western Conference club on March 4.
My Top 5 | Sean Monahan
While the Calgary Flames court a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, basketball fan Sean Monahan took a time out to talk hoops. Find out which team the forward caught every playoff game for last season in this week's My Top 5.
Hasek reminisces Czech golden moment
Dominik Hasek and the Czech Republic will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their own version of the Miracle on Ice a year from now. Hasek reminisces how he and his countrymen shocked the hockey world with a gold-medal victory in Nagano in 1998.
Player of the Week | Erik Karlsson
NHLPA.com Player of the Week Erik Karlsson paced all defencemen in assists and points, as the Ottawa Senators’ captain helped guide his club to a sweep of their three-game road trip.
Adam Lowry - In The Locker Room
Adam Lowry always wanted a laser background for his school photo but was never so lucky.
Mike Hoffman shares special bond with his father
Coaches come and go in a hockey player’s life. But when your father is also a coach, the wisdom keeps coming.
A Tribute to Radim Vrbata's 1,000th Game
Radim Vrbata played in his 1,000th career NHL game on March 9th while reaching the mark with another notable accomplishment in tow, as the NHL’s current leader in all-time shootout goals with 45 to his name.
Radim Vrbata: One big milestone and an endless enjoyment for the game
There have been plenty of changes over the course of a career that's on the cusp of 1,000 games. But one thing has remained a constant throughout it all for Arizona Coyotes forward Radim Vrbata: always have fun.
Eric Gryba dealt with his own case of fake news last week
Gryba’s trade deadline serenity took a hit when he looked at his phone to find an alarming series of text messages from his wife, Cate, last week.
Antti Raanta Had Custom Goalie Pads Made for his Newborn Girl
Papa Raanta is wasting no time getting his month-old daughter into the goaltending game.
Player Q&A | Alex Burrows
If you're an Ottawa Senators fan, you may want to pay special attention to this week's Player Q&A and get to know Alex Burrows.
My Top 5 | Jordan Martinook
Which Adam Sandler flick made the cut, which Will Ferrell movie makes him laugh the most, and what 1977 hockey classic has he seen more times than he can remember? Grab some popcorn and check out this week’s edition of My Top 5.
Rielly: No Good Way to use the R-Word
Morgan Rielly, along with Toronto Maple Leafs teammate James van Riemsdyk and Anaheim forward Ryan Getzlaf, stepped up to lend a hand to help get a message out for Special Olympics Canada,
Washington Capitals Players Practice Against Robot
Does the future of hockey training include robots? Looks like it!
Player of the Week | Sergei Bobrovsky
Sergei Bobrovsky earned NHLPA.com Player of the Week honours by matching a career-high with his 5th shutout of the season while setting a Columbus Blue Jackets franchise record with his 34th win.
In The Locker Room - Josh Morrissey
We take it back to the days of sugary cereal, Saturday morning cartoons and bmx bikes with Josh Morrissey on this edition of the In The Locker Room.
Girardi credits roots for work ethic
Dan Girardi has come a long way from Welland, Ontario. Now in his 11th season with the New York Rangers, he points back to working at a local restaurant as a major factor behind the work ethic that helped shape his NHL success story.
Player Q&A | Justin Faulk
Justin Faulk's number one pet peeve proves that hockey players are just ordinary people, trying to keep their homes clean.