Dallas Stars Fined $100K for Violating NHL Holiday Break Rules

The team held an optional practice on December 26, breaching the league's collective bargaining agreement prohibiting activities during the holiday break.

• The NHL fined the Dallas Stars $100,000 for conducting an optional practice on December 26, violating Article 16.5(b) of the league's collective bargaining agreement.
• The rule mandates December 24, 25, and 26 as off-days, prohibiting practices, travel, or any player activity initiated by teams during this period.
• Stars head coach Pete DeBoer referred to the session as 'optional,' later clarifying it as 'voluntary ice,' but the league deemed it a violation regardless.
• The fine follows previous penalties for similar breaches, including fines against the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022 and the Philadelphia Flyers in 2015.
• The money from the fine will be directed to the NHL Foundation, and the Stars are cooperating with the league's investigation into the incident.

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