ECHL, Players Union Reach Tentative CBA, Ending Two-Day Strike

Overview

• The ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players' Association announced a tentative collective bargaining agreement on Monday.
• Players have been instructed to return to their teams to prepare for a resumption of play in good faith during the approval process.
• The work stoppage halted league play on Dec. 26–27, resulting in 28 postponed games across multiple markets.
• Specific terms of the agreement have not been released, including details related to pay, travel standards, rest requirements, and safety equipment.
• The PHPA has cited unfair labor practices in the dispute, and the timeline for makeup dates and a full restart has not been provided.