Overview
- Multiple Friday games were called off as the strike took effect Dec. 26, with Atlanta, Adirondack, Cincinnati, Toledo, Maine, and Utah announcing postponements.
- Jacksonville initially said its matchup would proceed, then later announced a postponement of the game against Orlando as plans shifted through the day.
- The ECHL detailed a proposal that includes a 19.8% salary‑cap increase retroactive to the season’s start, continued full housing and medical coverage, higher per diems, and new provisions on days off, travel, and equipment.
- The PHPA maintains the offer is inadequate and has an active unfair labor practice charge at the NLRB alleging unlawful direct dealing and regressive bargaining by the league.
- Both sides say they remain willing to negotiate, leaving upcoming dates in flux as some clubs hold schedules in place and others notify fans of delays through team statements and Ticketmaster alerts.