(NOTE: This is being provided for media that cover the Carolina Hurricanes who wish to cover these league events. The Hurricanes’ media relations department does not directly credential media for these events. Please follow the NHL procedures explained at the link provided.)

NEW YORK (May 2, 2016) – The National Hockey League has made available the media credential application for the 2016 Stanley Cup Final, 2016 NHL Awards and 2016 NHL Draft.  Use the following link to apply for event credentials: http://nhl.com/credentials.

2016 Stanley Cup Final:

Application Available: Monday, May 2
Application Deadline: Monday, May 16

**Hotel booking information to come as teams clinch a SCF berth**

2016 NHL Awards:

Application Available: Monday, May 2
Application Deadline: Monday, May 16

The 2016 NHL Awards will be held on Wednesday, June 22 at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

**Hotel booking information to come soon**

2016 NHL Draft:

Application Available: Monday, May 2
Application Deadline: Monday, May 16

The 2016 NHL Draft will take place on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, NY.

**Hotel booking information to come soon**

Note: Credential information for the World Cup of Hockey 2016 will be released at a later date

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