AN #HT40 FOUNDATION INITIATIVE

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We all need somebody to lean on.

That’s why players from across the league came together to share one simple but powerful message — connection matters. Because sometimes, just reaching out can make all the difference.

Every day, countless young people face challenges they don’t always talk about.
Shoulder Check exists to remind them, and all of us, that we’re here for them.

Join in: repost, share, and help make it easier for someone to reach out when they need a hand.

Special thanks to everyone who lent their voice:

John Brancy, NHL legend Kevin Shattenkirk, Anaheim Duck and former NY Ranger Chris Kreider, Philadelphia Flyer Trevor Zegras, Matt Rempe (NY Rangers), Spencer Knight (Chicago Blackhawks), Jonathan Quick (NY Rangers), Adam Fox (NY Rangers), Steven Santini (Tampa Bay Lightning), Shayne Gostisbehere (Carolina Hurricanes), Martin St. Louis (Hall of Famer and Montreal Canadiens Head Coach), Brett Berard (NY Rangers), Brett Pesce (NJ Devils) and John Hayden (Seattle Kraken) with Kate Brown, Jack Genovesse, Julian Brown and Preston Hidy.

The 2025 Shoulder Check Showcase was a huge success!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the rink, tuned in online, and supported our mission to Reach Out, Check In, and Make Contact.

This year’s event brought together NHL stars, passionate fans, and communities from near and far. Revisit our showcase and see highlights and stories from this unforgettable night!

Showcase Highlights

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REACH OUT

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MAKE CONTACT

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make KINDNESS A CONTACT SPORT.

Shoulder Check is an #HT40 initiative inspiring young men and women to commit to supporting one another through small acts that have a big impact. To show them that ‘being there’ is as simple as a hand on a shoulder.

A Shoulder Check is Reaching out, Checking in and Making contact on and off the ice.

rep the movement

The wait is over — official Shoulder Check merch is here!

From tees and long sleeves to hats, sweatshirts, and jerseys, now you can rep the mission wherever you go. Every piece is designed to spread the message: Reach Out. Check In. Make Contact.

Shoulder Check x Here For You Sweatshirt

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT

From signing the blue shoulder and tagging your friends online, to hosting your own Shoulder Check event…

There are plenty of ways to join the movement and make kindness a contact sport. Explore our Get Involved and Get Inspired tabs to see how you can get started!

Our Partners making the commitment:

Hockey’s biggest stars came together with our local community for a night of reaching out, checking in and making contact at the Shoulder Check Showcase.

Check out highlights from our marquee event and help us keep the movement going!