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Who's in charge: Clubs issue credentials for regular-season games and most playoffs. The NHL oversees Stanley Cup Finals, Entry Draft, All-Star weekend and the World Cup when it's in the U.S.

How to apply: See information under "deadlines."

Deadlines: Dates are announced in the league's media directory, releases available through individual clubs and in advisories posted on www.nhlmedia.com.

The process: For big events, preference is given to those who regularly cover a club or the league, but consideration is given to media in areas where events are held.

Helpful hints: One-on-one interviews with specific players are best planned for practice days. If you're not sure of deadlines, call the league. If you cannot use a credential, it's vital that you inform the team or league

Information about the credentialing process was supplied by media relations officials in each sport or league. Officials were asked to describe policies as they apply to daily newspapers, especially small and midsized papers, or those less likely to hold season-long "hard" credentials.

Deadlines are general and can change from year to year. It is best to make contact with an organization far ahead of time to avoid missing a deadline.

Keep in mind that not all credentials provide access to the event itself. Some credentials are limited to work rooms and interview areas.

If you use any of the e-mail addresses listed here, make sure you have a positive response before any application deadlines. Personnel, and their e-mails, do change from time to time.

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