NHL INDUSTRY GROWTH FUND

Dedicated to Inspire and Engage the Next Generation of Players and Fans

Established in 2013 as a part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”) and supported by the NHL’s 32 Clubs, the IGF was created to support and accelerate the development of NHL and Club business initiatives and projects that promote long-term fan development and increase participation at all levels of hockey with an emphasis on youth. A committee of three NHLPA representatives and four NHL owners oversees the IGF and focuses on building hockey awareness and avidity both in local Club markets and on a national level (in the United States and Canada) by subsidizing League-wide programs and local Club initiatives, reaching diverse audiences and offering unique hockey opportunities for players and fans.

Over its first decade, the IGF has dedicated more than $180 million to develop programming, create initiatives, host events and provide education that drives awareness and brings hockey to communities across North America.


Rob Knesaurek

NHL Senior Vice President, Youth Development and Industry Growth

“It has been incredible to witness the Industry Growth Fund’s impact in grassroots and youth programming since its launch in 2013. More important, the IGF’ssuccess over the 10 years of its existence demonstrates how strategic investments allow for more opportunities to make our game more accessible to a diverse audience. Together with our Clubs and our partners at the NHLPA, we remain focused on exploring new opportunities globally to continue the momentum created in the past decade.”

Chris Campoli

NHLPA Divisional Player Representative

“The Players have been passionate proponents of the Industry Growth Fund since it was established with the NHL, and it is gratifying to see the many successes IGF has supported in the last 10 years. As a leader in the youth hockey and community space, IGF programming seeks to create and develop new hockey fans, while continuing to build and manage relationships focused on growing the game on the global stage.”

AROUND THE LEAGUE AND COMMUNITY

NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund celebrates 10th anniversary 

Has dedicated more than $180 million to initiatives that bring hockey communities together

Amanda Pelkey Announced as Devils Female Hockey Ambassador | RELEASE

The U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist and Professional Women’s Ice Hockey Player will serve as the Female Hockey Ambassador for Youth Hockey and Growth Initiatives for the 2023-24 season

Devils Launch 'Devils Gaming Group' | RELEASE

In collaboration with NHL, NHLPA and online gaming community Rival

Argentina wins 2023 Amerigol LATAM Cup championship

Defeats Greece Heritage HC in 2OT; Country's U-16 team also wins division

Color of Hockey: Rivera provides LATAM Cup with NHL voice

Kings Spanish-language broadcaster did play-by-play for two games at tournament

Cops & Kids 'Scarborough Strong' Hockey Camp helps unite community

Gave 60 children chance to learn about sport, build relationships with local police officers

Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher of the Year finalists named

Fans can vote for winner, whose school district will receive $20,000 donation for sustainability resources

Rangers Learn to Play kids graduate, skate at Rink at Manhattan West

Commemorates conclusion of 10-week program that's grown since inception

Hurricanes, NHL donate to ball hockey programming ahead of Stadium Series

Event 1st step in legacy to outdoor game, assisting underrepresented communities

Panthers host Learn to Play clinic at All-Star Weekend

NHL alumni, Knight among those who help aspiring youth

Stanley Cup visits Toronto mosque to help celebrate Industry Growth Fund

Kids in Scarborough part of effort to spread game to diverse fan base

Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher program fan voting underway

NHL, NHLPA, SAP to honor 20 educators a month through April

NHL, 32 teams release results of Diversity & Inclusion Report

Information will enable League to 'chart our progress,' Commissioner Bettman says

NHL, NHLPA announce winners of Future Goals Virtual Science Fair

Students in Grades 4-8 submitted sustainability themed hockey projects

'We've planted the seed': Stars host first Amerigol LATAM Spring Classic

The organization helps bring more than 100 players representing Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico and Venezuela to North Texas for a historic tournament

NHL Black Hockey History Tour inspires on visit to Tennessee State

Mobile museum makes impact at HBCU school considering NCAA Division I hockey

Winter Classic profile: Hockey Is For Me takes game to children of color

Club will skate on auxiliary rinks when Wild play Blues at Target Field