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Parenteau Likes Avs Early Success

By: Chris Lomon

With a new coach and renewed enthusiasm in Denver, P.A. Parenteau & the Avs have had a strong start

October 24, 2013

The Colorado Avalanche’s Worst Interview Ever

By: Catherine Faas

In this week’s viral video, reporter Karl Kreefe experiences an incredibly tough day at the office when his interviews with Colorado Avalanche players goes awry.

October 24, 2013

THE NHL, HBO SPORTS & SPORTSNET UNITE TO BRING FANS '24/7 RED WINGS/MAPLE LEAFS: ROAD TO THE NHL WINTER CLASSIC'

By: Media Release

A four-episode all-access series leading up to the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® between the Detroit Red Wings® and Toronto Maple Leafs® debuts Dec. 14 on HBO and Dec. 15 on Sportsnet

October 24, 2013

Player of the Week - Patrick Sharp

By: NHLPA Staff

Patrick Sharp recently celebrated becoming a father for the second time by having a big night in Carolina. For that, he is our Player of the Week!

October 23, 2013

Biron Calls It A Career

By: Chris Lomon

Always a popular personality around the league, Martin Biron is moving on from the NHL after 16 seasons

October 22, 2013

ROMAN HAMRLIK RETIRES AFTER 20-YEAR NHL CAREER

By: NHLPA Staff

…former first-overall draft pick played in 1,395 NHL Games

October 21, 2013

Clarky’s Kids Are Smiling

By: Ryan Parker

NHLPA Goals & Dreams joins David Clarkson & Clarky’s Kids in donation to benefit children affected by cancer in Kitchener/Waterloo region

October 18, 2013

Teemu Selanne Scores The First Goal Of His Last Season

By: Catherine Faas

The Finnish Flash puts the puck in the back of the net for the first time in his 22nd – and final – NHL season in this week’s viral video.

October 17, 2013

Always Hockey For Shattenkirk

By: Chris Lomon

Growing up, Kevin Shattenkirk played a bunch of different sports, although he knew early on he was a hockey guy

October 16, 2013

How 'Swede' It Is

By: Chris Lomon

Jonathan Ericsson is one of the long line of Swedish players who have called Detroit home over the years

October 11, 2013

HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER™ CELEBRATES 15th ANNIVERSARY WITH AWARENESS MONTH IN OCTOBER

By: NHLPA Staff

Donations by NHL and NHLPA’s Joint Initiative Poised to Reach $13 Million by Oct. 31; St. Louis Blues Host Chicago Blackhawks And Season’s First Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Night Oct. 9; NBCSN’s Wednesday Night Rivalry (8 p.m. ET) To Spotlight Initiative in Game Broadcast; Online Charity Auction to Feature Game-Used Player Sticks; EA SPORTS to Feature Hockey Fights Cancer in NHL 14

October 10, 2013

Player of the Week - Kevin Klein

By: NHLPA Staff

Kevin Klein is making a name for himself both on, and off the ice, in Nashville, which is why he is the Player of the Week.

October 10, 2013

A Positive Spin For Raymond

By: Chris Lomon

Mason Raymond is making the most of his opportunity with the Leafs after making the team out of training camp

October 7, 2013

An Austrian In New York

By: Chris Lomon

Michael Grabner has made the journey from his hometown in Austria to the big stage of the NHL

October 3, 2013

Player of the Week - Andrew Ference

By: NHLPA Staff

Andrew Ference was named the 14th captain in the history of the Edmonton Oilers franchise this past week, and for that, he is the Player of the Week.

October 1, 2013

Top Player Tweets Of The Week – Season Opener!

By: Catherine Faas

The 2013-13 NHL season kicks off tonight! As #ThePlayers lace up their skates, they take a moment to share their excitement with their fans on Twitter. These are your Top Player Tweets of the Week.

October 1, 2013

Great Memories & New Beginnings

By: Chris Lomon

Opening night of the 2013-14 NHL season is here & Andrew Shaw gives some insight into the Hawks’ Cup run and the promise of the new season

October 1, 2013

NHL To Implement Hybrid Icing for 2013-14 Season

By: NHLPA Staff

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) announced today that Hybrid Icing will be implemented for the commencement of the 2013-14 regular season. The Hybrid Icing rule had been tested during the 2013-14 preseason.

September 30, 2013

The NHLPA Plays Road Hockey To Conquer Cancer

By: Catherine Faas

The NHLPA participated in the third annual Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer (RHCC) tournament, and donated more than $30K through the NHLPA and NHL joint initiative, Hockey Fights Cancer.

September 30, 2013

Nothing Personal For Gallagher

By: Chris Lomon

The dynamic young forward is focused on helping the Habs continue to challenge for the upper echelon of the NHL

September 27, 2013