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Spectator SportsOntario, Canada51-200 Employees
The NHLPA is the labor union representing professional hockey players in the National Hockey League. Founded in 1967, it is headquartered in Toronto. Its primary role is to represent players and safeguard their rights under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with daily operations guided by the Executive Director and staff while players elect an Executive Board from representatives of the league's 31 teams. Operating within the spectator sports sector, the NHLPA positions itself as a governance and advocacy body for players in league matters. In June 2026, NHLPA World Cup Limited launched the NHLPA Player Collective, a structured commercial initiative to unlock global opportunities across licensing, sponsorship, content, merchandise and emerging IP ventures.