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No Excuses That He Knows

By: Chris Lomon

Jamie McGinn & his Avalanche teammates refuse to let some freak injuries derail their 2013 season

February 6, 2013

Matthew Lombardi on What Makes A Good Coach

By: NHLPA Staff

Matthew Lombardi has had many coaches over the course of his years playing hockey, and he's had time to reflect on the qualities that he feels makes the strongest type of coach.

February 5, 2013

Marleau and Two Joe’s

By: Chris Lomon

Patrick Marleau is heaping praise for his blistering start on his linemates, Thornton and Pavelski

February 4, 2013

#HockeyTalks Launches to Raise Awareness for Mental Health

By: Eric Epstein

This month, the seven Canadian NHL clubs and their players are bringing a difficult topic to the forefront of the hockey season: mental health and wellness awareness and education.

February 1, 2013

Early Season Success in SoCal

By: Chris Lomon

Dan Winnik is adjusting well to playing in Anaheim and is helping the Ducks to a strong start in 2013

February 1, 2013

No Singing the Blues in St. Louis

By: Chris Lomon

Shattenkirk a standout on the backend as the Blues have come out of the gates quickly in 2013

January 30, 2013

A Night of NHL Milestones and Career Highlights

By: Catherine Faas

Tuesday, January 29th marked a night full of first and landmark career goals for many NHLPA members.

January 30, 2013

P.K. Subban Supports “White Out for Mandi”

By: Catherine Faas

P.K. Subban attends Yale women’s charity hockey game dedicated to the late Mandi Schwartz (1988-2011).

January 28, 2013

No Diminished Desire to Win

By: Chris Lomon

After 1,000 games played Vincent Lecavalier is still passionate about leading the Lightning to success

January 28, 2013

Player of the Week - Daniel Winnik

By: NHLPA Staff

Daniel Winnik is the Player of the Week for January 18 - 25, 2013

January 25, 2013

Isles Looking to ‘Grab’ An Opportunity

By: Chris Lomon

Speedy forward Michael Grabner eager to help the Islanders meet their playoff expectations

January 25, 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

Between The Bluelines With Erik Cole

By: Chris Lomon

Habs forward happy to be back and looking forward to making a playoff push in Montreal

January 23, 2013

Carle Acting the Part

By: Chris Lomon

After a cameo in “This Is 40’, Matt Carle is now looking to star in Tampa as the Lightning shoot for success in 2012-13

January 21, 2013

#ThePlayers Are Back On The Ice!

By: Catherine Faas

NHLPA members took to Twitter this weekend to share their excitement with fans about the start of the 2012/13 season.

January 21, 2013

Missing the Competition and the Challenge

By: Chris Lomon

Sean O’Donnell calls it a career after 17 successful NHL seasons and will miss the day-to-day grind of an NHL player

January 18, 2013

Excited, Driven & Focused in New York

By: Chris Lomon

Michael Del Zotto doesn’t mince words when asked what will make this season a success for him and the Rangers

January 16, 2013

Fans Show Support at Leafs Training Camp

By: Catherine Faas

The NHLPA offices in Toronto happen to be conveniently located a short highway drive away from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ practice facility.

January 16, 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