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, ...

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 ...

Elke Thorsen is just 16, and has been talking about her late brother and his legacy in their Darien home for almost two hours. If she faltered, I blinked and missed it. Still, I know it’s a big ask to ...

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. — 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 ...

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 ...