Shayne Gostisbehere said the goal of the Shoulder Check Showcase is not only to raise awareness for mental health, but also to see the event growing every year and “getting bigger and bigger.” The scene inside Martire Family Arena on the campus of Sacred Heart University on Thursday made it clear that the mission has been accomplished.

Talent comes together for a purpose in Fairfield, CT, at the end of July, but the end goal is never about the final score. Shoulder Check is returning this summer with an impressive lineup of NHL, AHL, and other professional players. This event brings ...

Rob Thorsen at Terry Conners Rink in Stamford, Conn., on Friday, June 14, 2024. Thorsen is planning the second annual Shoulder Check Showcase for July 25, 2024 in honor of his son, Hayden, who died May 21, 2022.

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 hockey player Hayden Thorsen. Thorsen's father, Rob, travels ...

The 4th Annual Shoulder Check Showcase takes place on Thursday, with the mission of spreading mental health awareness. There will be more than 25 NHL stars playing in this game hosted at the Martire Family Arena at Sacred Heart University.