Recent News

Max Pacioretty - Player of the Week

By: Ryan Parker

Max Pacioretty has returned from injury earlier this season to recently be one of the Habs' best players, leading them up the Eastern Conference standings.

December 4, 2013

Tatar & Teammates Spread Holiday Cheer

By: Chris Lomon

A recent trip to a local Detroit children’s hospital had Tomas Tatar and the Red Wings bringing smiles to some of their young fans’ faces

December 2, 2013

Josh Harding Featured in PEOPLE Magazine

By: Catherine Faas

The Minnesota Wild goaltender is featured in PEOPLE magazine’s December issue and opens up about being at the top of his game despite living with MS.

November 27, 2013

Kraft Hockeyville is back to help keep community rinks alive

By: NHLPA Staff

Victoria Skating Rink in downtown Montreal represents a historic site, recognized in 2002 as the birthplace of organized hockey*, yet the former arena has been replaced by a parking lot for decades – until today.

November 27, 2013

Kings Not In Jeopardy With Scrivens

By: Chris Lomon

Ben Scrivens is almost as good at answering questions when watching Jeopardy as he is at keeping pucks out of the Kings net

November 26, 2013

Vrbata An Ace In Phoenix

By: Chris Lomon

After honing his tennis skills this past summer, Radim Vrbata has been a key element in the Coyotes climb up the standings

November 22, 2013

Statement On The Passing Of Michael Weiner

By: NHLPA Staff

Statement from NHLPA Executive Director & former MLBPA Executive Director, Donald Fehr on the passing of Michael Weiner.

November 21, 2013

Reto Berra Makes Spectacular Bicycle Kick Save

By: Catherine Faas

Hockey fans have already dubbed this week’s viral video as the “save of the season”.

November 21, 2013

Ben Scrivens - Player of the Week

By: Ryan Parker

After Jonathan Quick went down with an injury, Ben Scrivens has stepped-in and had an incredible stretch of 4 solid games for the Kings. His play recently makes Ben the Player of the Week!

November 20, 2013

1,000 Games: An Awesome Accomplishment

By: Chris Lomon

Even after 1,000 games played, Martin St. Louis’ teammates know their captain is still at the top of his game

November 20, 2013

ADRIAN AUCOIN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 17 NHL SEASONS

By: NHLPA Media Release

Veteran defenceman of 1,108 games scored in his first career regular season game, playoff game & All-Star Game – each time on his first shot

November 19, 2013

CANADA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL SPORT, WELLNESS AND HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS OFFER UNPRECEDENTED HELP TO GET KIDS ‘ACTIVE AT SCHOOL’

By: Media Release

The NHLPA Joins Forces With More than 60 of Canada’s Leading Companies and Organizations To Help Get Kids Active At School

November 18, 2013

Hanzal. So Hot Right Now.

By: Chris Lomon

After not making the playoffs last season, Hanzal and the Coyotes are once again showing their teeth in the Western Conference

November 18, 2013

“NHL REVEALED: A SEASON LIKE NO OTHER” TO OFFER THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK EVER AT THE LEAGUE’S TOP STARS

By: NHL media release

Seven-Part Series on NBCSN and CBC Will Follow More Than Two Dozen Top Players Before, During & After Their Participation in the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ Games, XXII Olympic Winter Games from Sochi, Russia, and Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™

November 18, 2013

Hodgson Not A Rattled Sabre

By: Chris Lomon

Cody Hodgson is staying positive in Buffalo through what has been a difficult season to date

November 15, 2013

A4A Not Just A Pet Project For Backes

By: Chris Lomon

David & Kelly Backes are taking their passion for animals to another level with the creation of Athletes For Animals

November 13, 2013

The Kids In The Hall

By: Catherine Faas, Ryan Parker

Chelios, Niedermayer and Shanahan honoured as part of the 2013 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction.

November 11, 2013

Lest We Forget

By: Chris Lomon

As we mark Remembrance/Veterans Day, NHLPA members show their respect & gratitude to the men & women who serve our nations

November 11, 2013

Top Player Tweets of the Week (November 1st – 8th)

By: Catherine Faas

From Chicago Blawkhawks players visiting Capitol Hill to Kyle Palmieri contemplating seasonal decorations, these are your Top Player Tweets of the Week.

November 8, 2013

Adam Pardy's Helmet Stolen After Crashing Through Glass

By: Catherine Faas

NHL Players are known to be generous with equipment donations, but it usually doesn’t happen in this fashion!

November 7, 2013