He Dallas Stars They were fined heavily by the NHL after violating the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHLPA and the league by holding an optional practice last week during the mandatory Christmas break.
the nhl announced Monday that the organization was fined $100,000 for holding a practice session on Thursday, the day after Christmas, despite a mandatory three-day break that began Dec. 24.
Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston, #53, and left wing Jamie Benn, #14, celebrate Johnston’s goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
“This team activity violated Article 16.5(b) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association,” the announcement said.
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According to the agreement, “no club may request a player’s consent to practice on those days for any reason” on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and December 26, except if a game falls on the 26th.
Dallas’ bye followed a 3-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday, December 23. Their next match was scheduled against Wild Minnesota on Friday, December 27.
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, #29, and center Sam Steel, #18, defend the goal against Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman, #38, during the third period of a Dallas Stars hockey game NHL on Friday, December 27, 2024 in Dallas. . (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Speaking to reporters before the game, head coach Pete DeBoer said the team “had an option and of course all the young guys showed up for the options, like they’re supposed to do.”
Mavrik Bourque, Logan Stankoven, Wyatt Johnston, Lian Bichsel, Nils Lundkvist and Thomas Harley were among the players in attendance. However, on Saturday, DeBoer described it as “voluntary ice” rather than a scheduled optional practice as he had initially said.
Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell, No. 15, celebrates after a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
Travel to attend games is also prohibited during the league-mandated break. The fine money will go to the NHL Foundation.
