Story shifts, plans on plans, and the ECHL is in limbo coming out of Christmas break

It appears that the PHPA may be going rogue. According to several players, they did not take a vote to strike and they are not letting players vote on the league proposals. On multiple Facebook fan groups, players have issued … Continue reading

ECHL, PHPA, players remain at impasse

The situation between the ECHL and the PHPA seems to be moving backwards instead of forward with the PHPA accusing the league of making further threats. PHPA Executive Director Brian Ramsay has issued the following statement: “Earlier today, after sending … Continue reading

PHPA announces impasse on collective bargaining talks with ECHL

Recently it was revealed that the Professional Hockey Players Association, which represents the AHL and ECHL players was threatening a players strike in the ECHL in protest of what they considered “unfair labor practices”. Monday afternoon, the PHPA issued an … Continue reading

AHL announces partnership with XNow

XNow has been named the Preferred Verification Partner of the American Hockey League. As part of the agreement, XNow will partner directly with AHL clubs in the U.S. and Canada to seamlessly verify fans for exclusive ticket offers and promotions. … Continue reading

Mead named Chairman of ECHL Board of Governors

The ECHL announced on Wednesday that Adirondack Thunder President Jeff Mead has been named as Chairman of the League’s Board of Governors. Mead was named as President of the Thunder on July 1, 2017, adding on to his position as … Continue reading