Overview
- The ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association announced a tentative agreement Saturday night, with players set to report in good faith pending approval.
- The work stoppage began Dec. 26 after months of bargaining over compensation, health and safety standards, travel limits, and guaranteed time off.
- The league said its final offer included a 19.8% salary-cap increase with retroactive pay, higher per diems, continued housing and medical coverage, and proposals addressing days off, holiday breaks and back-to-back travel.
- The PHPA filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging the league communicated directly with players and engaged in unlawful conduct during talks.
- At least 13 games were postponed Friday and dozens more over the weekend, with rescheduling and the full return-to-play timing not yet announced.