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 ...

Mental health is often overlooked in not just hockey and sports but society as a whole. One in five Canadians will experience a mental illness in a given year, according to the Centre for Addiction ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An organization is helping young adults who may be having mental health issues. The HT40 Foundation and the Shoulder Check initiative are part of a mental health movement in honor of late Darien ...

A fundraiser was held in Stamford on Thursday to raise money in memory of a 16-year-old from Darien. Professional hockey players were in attendance. Hayden Thorsen’s message rang loud and true for the ...

STAMFORD, Conn. — One day last summer, Jake Oettinger made a promise. In town for some offseason training, the Stars goaltender met Rob Thorsen, the founder of the annual Shoulder Check Showcase ...

Dave Maloney was already invested in the Shoulder Check initiative after what became a two-hour coffee with Rob Thorsen — the father of the inspiration behind the charity, Hayden Thorsen, a local ...