Canucks honored for initiative

Vancouver Canucks, NHL

The Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL) have been selected by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to receive one of their highest honors for the team’s leadership in raising public awareness of mental illness. The NAMI Rona and Ken Purdy Award is given annually to an individual or group that has [...]

Coyotes Fan Appreciation Night

Phoenix Coyotes, NHL

The Phoenix Coyotes are dedicating their final regular season home game to their fans during Fan Appreciation Night.  Full details are below. (Via the Phoenix Coyotes) – Glendale, AZ (April 15, 2013) – The Phoenix Coyotes announced today that the team will hold Fan Appreciation Night on Friday, April 26 when the Coyotes host the Colorado Avalanche for their [...]

L.A. Kings present food drive

Los Angeles Kings, NHL

The annual Los Angeles Kings food drive begins on Thursday.  Complete details are below. (Via the Los Angeles Kings) – Los Angeles, CA (March 19, 2013) – The annual LA Kings Food Drive, presented by UnitedHealthcare, will take place at STAPLES Center prior to two home games this month – March 21 and March 23. The Kings [...]

Caps participate in hockey weekend

Washington Capitals, NHL

Hockey Weekend Across America is set to begin tomorrow and will run through the weekend.  The Washington Capitals in conjunction with many area rinks in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia will participate.  This great nationwide initiative began in 2008 and celebrates the game to expose it to new people. Each day will have a specific theme: [...]

Flames reach out to community

Calgary Flames, NHL

The Calgary Flames are committed to making a difference on and off the ice in 2013.  On Tuesday, they announced many programs and events.  Details are below. (Via the Calgary Flames) – Calgary, AB (January 29, 2013) – The Calgary Flames are committed both on and off the ice. Through the following programs and events, Flames players [...]

Sharks select 2013 grant recipients

San Jose Sharks, NHL, The Sharks Foundation

Pucks are back and the San Jose Sharks plan to be extremely generous during 2013.  On  Monday, they announced more than $419,000 to grant recipients.  Complete story is below. (Via the San Jose Sharks) – San Jose, CA (January 21, 2013) – The Sharks Foundation announced today that it will donate more than $419,000 to 17 non-profit [...]

Flames host benefit night

Calgary Flames, NHL

Over $100,000 was raised by the Calgary Flames Ambassadors’ Celebrity Roast featuring John Forzani, with the money going towards the Flames Foundation for Life and the Forzani Foundation. John Forzani, the Forzani Group creator, Calgary Stampeders co-owner and former Calgary Stampeders player, kindly took the hot seat in front of 400 plus ticket holders, sponsors, [...]

Kings raise money for Sandy relief

Los Angeles Kings, NHL

The Los Angeles Kings announced on Friday they raised over $23,000 for Hurricane Sandy relief. Complete details are below. (Via the Los Angeles Kings) – Los Angeles, CA (November 16, 2012) – The Los Angeles Kings have announced the club has raised $23,085.46 for the American Red Cross’ Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Of the $23,085.46 raised, [...]

Canucks & Live-2-Give day

Vancouver Canucks, NHL

Canucks Sports & Entertainment  staff members will participate in their fifth Live-2-Give day program tomorrow.  Full details are below. (Via the Vancouver Canucks) – Vancouver, B.C. (October 9, 2012) – Canucks Sports & Entertainment announced today that the front office staff will participate in their annual Live-2-Give day on October 11, 2012. In lieu of office [...]

Caps support “You Can Play” Project

Washington Capitals, NHL, Matt Hendricks, You Can Play Project

The Washington Capitals and forward Matt Hendricks announced their support of the “You Can Play” Project this week.  Complete details are below. (Via the Washington Capitals) – Arlington, VA. (September 11, 2012) – The Washington Capitals and forward Matt Hendricks are proud to announce their support for the “You Can Play” project, an organization dedicated to [...]