Reach out. Check in. Make contact. Connect. No matter the age, level of competition, or years of experience, the message of spreading kindness and supporting others is the core focus of the Shoulder ...

A shoulder check is a common occurrence in a hockey game. In the last three years, a different kind of shoulder check is gaining traction on the ice. "There's an army of people that have put this ...

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce made headlines following his appearance at the Shoulder Check Showcase on July 24, 2025. The annual charity event, founded to honor the late Hayden Thorsen, ...

Hayden Thorsen loved hockey and excelled as a goalie in Darien. The 16-year-old died unexpectedly in May of 2022 and his family is using his passion for hockey to help Hayden's legacy live on. "When ...

The Shoulder Check Showcase is quickly becoming an event numerous NHL players circle on their summer calendars. This year’s star-studded lineup put on a show Thursday at Terry Connors Rink in Stamford ...

Reach out. Check in. Make contact. On Thursday, July 25th, the Terry Connors Rink in Stamford, Connecticut, held its second annual Shoulder Check Showcase. Established in 2023 by Rob Thorsen and his ...

A star-studded lineup of NHL talent will descend on Terry Conners Ice Rink on Jul. 24 for the 3rd Annual Shoulder Check Showcase, a growing summer tradition aimed at raising awareness for mental ...

STAMFORD, Conn. − There were 2,000 people on hand for the third annual Shoulder Check Showcase, which sold out the intimate Terry Conners Rink and has quickly become a cause that's united NHL players ...

Shoulder Check Showcase!! Matt Rempe, Adam Fox, Chris Kreider and more play in charity game! To stream WWL TV on your phone, you need the WWL TV app.

STAMFORD, Conn. --Rob Thorsen knew there would be that moment once it hit him. Whether it was someone he'd see, or something said, it was going to release every emotion he's carried inside him since ...