National Hockey League wives and families do not travel on the team's official charter flights or stay in team-booked hotels during regular-season road trips, as those accommodations are strictly reserved for active players, coaching staff, and essential hockey operations personnel. However, partners and family members frequently arrange their own independent travel to attend games, particularly during special holiday road swings, annual fathers' or family trips organized by the franchise, and the high-stakes drama of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Teams sometimes coordinate specific logistics or charter sections for families during major milestone events, but day-to-day regular-season travel is handled independently by the players' families.