Rangers Learn to Play kids graduate, skate at Rink at Manhattan West
Commemorates conclusion of 10-week program that's grown since inception
by David Satriano @davidsatriano / NHL.com Staff Writer
When the NHL and NHL Players' Association introduced the League-wide Learn to Play initiative in 2015 with the goal of inspiring more families to join the hockey community, it's moments like this that they had in mind.
Congressional Hockey Challenge raises funds, is 'a good time'
Annual game supports Fort Dupont Cannons, Beltway, Tampa Warriors, PWHPA
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
ARLINGTON, Va. -- U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer wondered if the wind and the legs would still be there.
Stadium Series an 'unforgettable' experience for NHL Power Player
North Carolina resident Emma Bracken chronicles her time in Raleigh as member of youth advisory board
by Emma Bracken / Special to NHL.com
Editor's note: NHL Power Players is an initiative that selects young hockey fans to help advise the League on hockey-related topics important to their generation and to grow the game among young fans and people. Today, Emma Bracken, a 16-year-old from Cary, North Carolina and a member of the 2022-23 Power Players class, writes about her experience covering the 2023 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series in Raleigh, North Carolina.
NHL, Panthers, Penguins spread message of diversity, inclusion in hockey
'Saluting Trailblazers' panel discussion commemorates start of Black History Month
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Emmanuel Umoffia said he was surprised to see the number of Black people who work at the NHL and its clubs in key positions.
NHL, NHLPA announce winners of Future Goals Virtual Science Fair
Students in Grades 4-8 submitted sustainability themed hockey projects
by NHL Public Relations @PR_NHL
NEW YORK - In celebration of Earth Day, the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL) today announced the winners of the second annual Future Goals Virtual Science Fair presented by SAP.
O'Ree sees Bruins retired number banner, hosts skills weekend in Boston
First NHL Black player visited city to help with Hockey is for Everyone programs
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
BOSTON -- Willie O'Ree ended a busy Saturday by getting his first in-person look at the banner of his retired Boston Bruins number in the rafters at TD Garden.
Girls Hockey Day at TD Garden promotes women's game, draws 400 players
Olympians Carpenter and Harvey, retired Bruins goalie Raycroft spearhead clinics
by Amalie Benjamin @AmalieBenjamin / NHL.com Staff Writer
BOSTON -- More than 400 hockey players gathered at TD Garden on Monday, all there for the fourth annual Girls Hockey Day, presented by Wasabi Technologies. There were little girls in Boston Bruins jerseys and pink leggings, girls with confident skating strides and ones just attempting to head on ice for the first time.
Lindenwood University to add NCAA Division I men's hockey next season
Will join women's team, be 63rd program in United States
NHL.com @NHLdotcom
Lindenwood University announced Thursday it will add an NCAA Division I men's ice hockey program next season.
O'Ree joins Boston Pride ownership group in women's league
First Black player in NHL history is latest person of color to get involved with Premier Hockey Federation
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
Willie O'Ree joined the ownership group of the Boston Pride of the Premier Hockey Federation, home of professional women's hockey in North America, on Thursday.
Discover Exceptional Community Coaches: Dana Seims
Introducing hockey to kids with the Future Islanders program
by NHL Public Relations
Each week, Discover will feature a different youth coach as part of its Exceptional Community Coaches series. In continued support of local hockey communities, Discover is making a $2,000 donation to each of the Learn to Play programs this season. This week, a look at New York Islanders representative Dana Seims of the Future Islanders program.