Meet Our NHL Stick Tap for Service™ Champion

David Hartle

David Hartle truly embodies what it means to provide mentorship, service and sacrifice to his community and his country. Meet David and watch the moment he learned about winning a $30,000 donation toward Columbus Street Hockey!

Thank you, David and all our winners!

🔶Grand Prize: David Hartle

🔶First Runner Up: Kathy West

🔶Second Runners Up: Kevin Boggs & Brian Borowski

Why Stick Tap?

Fans know that a tap of hockey sticks between players, on the ice or against the boards, is a sign of approval or applause. We're translating that into a way to acknowledge the incredible contributions of hockey fans and military members with NHL Stick Tap for Service™.

Prizes to Honor the Stick Tap Champion and Runners Up

🔹Grand Prize: 2024 Stanley Cup® Final Tickets and a $30,000 donation to charity

🔹First Runner Up: $10,000 donation to charity

🔹Two Second Runners Up: $5,000 donation to charity

2024 NHL Stick Tap for Service™ Finalists

Kevin Boggs, Brian Borowski, David Hartle, Kathy West

Navy Federal Credit Union and the NHL® teamed up again this year to recognize the outstanding community service of hockey fans and military members with the NHL Stick Tap for Service™ program. After lots of great nominations, we’re proud to share our four finalists. Check out their video introductions!

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