(Niagara Falls, ON) The Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) is pleased to announce the launch of a formal Alumni Network to assist current and former PHPA Members with their transition to a post hockey career while offering unique access to PHPA resources including exclusive offers extended through PHPA corporate partner programs.  

The Alumni Network, which is a free service available to any former PHPA Member, is led by PHPA Alum Rob Striar, Principal and Founder of M Style Marketing, whose company specializes in developing strategy and partnership programs into world class brands and revenue generating opportunities.

“The PHPA Alumni Network is intended to be an outreach program to support all players who were at one point PHPA Members who are now transitioning to another phase of their life,” said Striar.  “Many former players who have since built successful careers are eager to help and support members of the hockey family.  Former players now truly become PHPA Alumni and will be provided with a much needed resource throughout their post-playing career.”

“We are excited about the launch of the PHPA Alumni Network,” said PHPA Executive Director Larry Landon. “This program will serve as an extension of our successful Career Enhancement Program and is another added value we are able to offer former PHPA Members.”

The PHPA Alumni Network is comprised of nearly 8,000 former Members.  Any former PHPA Member may register here to start taking advantage of the many programs being offered through the PHPA Alumni Network.

About the PHPA

Since its inception in 1967, the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) has continued to serve as an advocate of player interests.  Currently, the PHPA is the certified, U.S. National Labor Relations Board collective bargaining representative for over 1,500 players across 58 teams throughout the American Hockey League and ECHL.  Visit PHPA.com, follow the PHPA on Facebook and Twitter (@thephpa), and register for the PHPA Insider E-Newsletter.

About Rob Striar

Following his professional hockey career, Rob Striar (@RobStriar) founded M Style Marketing, a global strategy firm specializing in strategic advisory, marketing and branding for top sports, entertainment and consumer brands. His clients have included the National Hockey League, CONCACAF, FIFA, Hasbro, Major League Baseball, National Parks Foundation, NFLPA, Warner Brothers.  His impact has reached countless international teams, leagues, and events as well as top entertainment brands.