NHLPA announces new mental health initiative to support players, families
The National Hockey League Players' Association has announced a new program, First Line, meant to support the mental health of NHL players.
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![NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh, seen above in June 2023, announced a new mental health initiative for players and their families called First Line on Wednesday. A man stands at a lectern.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7079394.1704899703!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/walsh-marty-011024.jpg)
The National Hockey League Players' Association has announced a new program, First Line, meant to support the mental health of NHL players.