NHL star fined $100,000 for violating CBA training protocols over Christmas break
this dallas stars Last week, the NHL was slapped with a hefty fine after it violated the collective bargaining agreement between the NHLPA and the league by conducting selective workouts during the mandated Christmas break.
National Hockey League It was announced on Monday that the organization was fined $100,000 for holding a practice session on Thursday, the day after Christmas, despite a mandatory three-day break starting on Dec. 24.
Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (No. 53) and left wing Jamie Benn (No. 14) celebrate during the third period of an NHL hockey game against Johnston in Chicago on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Blackhawks goal. (AP Photo/Eileen Hooley)
“This team activity violates Section 16.5(b) of the collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players Association,” the announcement reads.
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According to the agreement, “any club shall not require players to agree to train on these days for any reason” on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and December 26, unless the game is held on the 26th.
Dallas’ breakthrough came with a 3-2 win over Utah Hockey Club on Monday, December 23rd. minnesota wild Friday, December 27th.
Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger (No. 29) and center Sam Steel (No. 18) defend the goal with Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (No. 38) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. . (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Head coach Pete DeBoer told reporters before the game that the team “had a choice, and certainly the young guys showed up in the choice, like they should.”
Maverick Bourque, Logan Stankovin, Wyatt Johnston, Leanne Bixell, Niels Lundkvist and Thomas Haley were among the players in attendance. However, on Saturday, DeBoer described it as a “voluntary freeze” and not a scheduled optional practice as he initially said.
Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell (No. 15) celebrates a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
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Game travel is also prohibited during league-mandated breaks. The fine will be donated to the NHL Foundation.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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