NHL, NHLPA donate $200,000 to tropical storm Harvey relief efforts

NEW YORK – The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association are making a joint donation of US$200,000 to aid relief efforts in the Houston area as tropical storm Harvey has caused intense flooding and damage.

The money will be split evenly between the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity.

The joint statement from the league and the players’ association said the donation to the American Red Cross will support shelters and the distribution of food and supplies, while the donation to Habitat for Humanity will support the rebuilding of lost and damaged homes.

The storm has displaced tens of thousands of Texans, and rebuilding is expected to cost in the tens of billions of dollars.