HONORING AND SUPPORTING THE MILITARY COMMUNITY ON THE ICE AND BEYOND.

In hockey, no one takes a shift alone. Operation Line Shift carries that same spirit beyond the rink by supporting service members, veterans, and their families through deployments, homecomings, transitions to civilian life, and moments of sacrifice. Rooted in the unifying power of hockey, the initiative reflects the core values shared by the game and the military community: teamwork, grit, and resilience.

Operation Line Shift is the National Hockey League and NHL Foundation’s official military engagement initiative, dedicated to turning gratitude into action through meaningful programs and partnerships. Working alongside partners like ForgiveCo, Operation Line Shift is delivering real, tangible impact, beginning with the elimination of $1.25 million in medical debt for veterans. Just as players rely on their teammates through every shift, Operation Line Shift ensures that no service member or family faces life’s challenges alone.

Through connection, camaraderie, and recognition, Operation Line Shift honors the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of the military community on the ice and far beyond it.