about

HockeyFightsDV (or Hockey Fights Domestic Violence or HFDV) is a loose-knit group of hockey-loving fans who have pledged donations to domestic violence organizations based on how their favorite teams and players perform.

The project was created by nonmodernist, inspired by wraparoundcurl and shananaomi, who together are managing this Tumblr and our Twitter account.

In the last year, there has been some long overdue media attention paid to the issue of domestic violence among athletes. But there’s been little official action by the NHL or its teams to partner with or directly support domestic violence programs. HockeyFightsDV is one positive way that fans who love this sport but are frustrated by inaction can meaningfully contribute to local organizations, while also providing an opportunity to raise awareness of the issue via social media.

Read more at our FAQ.

The Plan:

(your favorite player’s stats) x (a small dollar amount) = regular donations to a domestic violence nonprofit of your choice

My Example:

I picked Jamie Benn—because every time I watch him play he reminds me to be bigger, faster, better, and cuter than the competition.

Then I picked The Family Place, a Dallas nonprofit with an impressive array of programs and a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator.

for each goal Jamie scores this season, I’ll donate $1.00

for each assist he’s credited with, I’ll donate $0.50

I’ll tally up his points at the 15th of each month and make my donation

Jamie was one of the top ten scorers in the league last year, and I’m a grad student living on a very small stipend, so I’m scaling this realistically for my budget. I’m going month-by-month so that I can reassess regularly, see when I can give more, or scale back if I need to.

Get Involved:

Pick a player, a scale, and a nonprofit! Use the “hockey fights domestic violence” tag to share your fundraising efforts.

Let us know how you’re contributing, and feel free to ask if you have any questions.

About Us:

This project was started by Alexandra, inspired by Shana and Heather, and modeled on LA Kings’ captain Dustin Brown’s own fundraising efforts.