May 2012
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Upload your photo to win an autographed hockey...
Thanks for giving up the daily shave to save lives! You probably have quite the show of growth by now. So, how big has your playoff beard become? Upload the most recent photo of your playoff beard before June 6, 2012 for your chance to win an autographed hockey jersey.* Attention ladies: Can’t grow your own? Build one! Visit beardathon.ca and click on the Build-a-Beard application, then save...
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24 hours to win an autographed hockey jersey!
Way to grow! We’re in the thick of the Finals and the funds you’ve raised are making a huge difference! Now, here’s your chance to score an autographed jersey in just one day!
On Monday, May 28, starting at 3pm, you have 24 hours to maximize your fundraising. Raise the most money in 24 hours and win a signed jersey from an NHLPA member of your choice – it’s that easy!
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Player Profile: Brandon Prust
The New York Rangers are on the verge of a trip back to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1994. Brandon has been a key part of the Rangers so far successful playoff run. He proves much needed grit and physical presence that is required for a long and successful run at the cup. Originating from London Ontario, Prust has been in the NHL for 5 seasons and is currently involved in...
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Beard of the day
Congratulations to Maple Leaf fan, Ryan Packer from Milton, ON for making beard of the day on beardathon.ca!
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Beard Grower Profile: Nicolas Noiseux
A heart surgeon by day, Nicolas Noiseux knows how important it is to make people aware of their cardiac health - which is why he’s so happy to give his time to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
A seemingly tireless Nicolas spends much of his spare time as a volunteer researcher for The HSF, but he says Beard-A-Thon is actually giving him time back in his day. “When you don’t...
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NHLPA will match your donation dollar for dollar!
Thanks for getting your beard on for a great cause! Now, the funds you raise for the NHLPA Beard-a-thon can be worth twice as much! The NHLPA is matching up to $200 in new donations made to every beard grower until May 21. That means if you get $200 in pledges, you actually raise $400 for vital heart disease and stroke research. You also get closer to rewards like an exclusive NHLPA sweatshirt and...
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NHLPA Beard-a-thon Android and iPhone apps
Your online fundraising headquarters has gone mobile thanks to NHLPA Beard-a-thon’s free mobile app. Registered beard growers can fundraise on the go with our iPhone or Android app. It’s a great tool to reach out to donors, track your fundraising progress, connect with other beard growers on the message board and more!
Participants can use this app to:- Track donations on an individual...
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Special prizes and perks for ASHL beard growers
If you’re an NHLPA Beard-a-thon supporter and a member of the Adult Safe Hockey League, we’ve got some special prizes and perks for you:
• Highest individual ASHL beard grower (raise minimum $1,000):
- New pair of Reebok or Bauer skates • Top five fundraising ASHL beard growers (raise minimum $100 — or $1,000 for top fundraiser):
- NHLPA clothing prize pack • Highest...
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NHLPA Beard-a-thon Profile: Paul Bissonnette
Originating from Welland Ontario, Paul Bissonnette has been in the NHL for 4 seasons. A fan favourite in Phoenix and around the league for his gritty on-ice play and his hilarious use of social media off-ice. BizNasty, as he is known by his followers, brings a physical style to a fast and speedy Phoenix Coyotes team that has made their mark in the 2012 NHL playoffs. If you are on twitter and...
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NHLPA Beardathon video player updates
Veteran beard grower and NHLPA member Scott Hartnell reminds hockey fans how to go about putting their playoff beards to good use. How will your beard compare to Scott’s?
Washington Capitals veteran Brooks Laich discusses which players on the Caps have the best and worst beards.
French-Canadian players Patrice Bergeron and Benoit Pouliot ask the people of Quebec to take up the cause...
