of dallas stars They were slapped with a hefty fine by the NHL for violating the collective bargaining agreement between the NHLPA and the league by holding voluntary practices last week during the mandated Christmas break.
NHL announced Monday that it had fined the organization $100,000 for holding a practice session on the Thursday, the day after Christmas, despite the three-day holiday mandated from Dec. 24.
Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (#53) and left wing Jamie Benn (#14) during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Chicago. -Celebrating Johnston's goal against the Blackhawks. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
“This team's activities violated Section 16.5(b) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players Association,” the announcement reads.
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According to the agreement, on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and December 26th, unless there is a match on the 26th, “clubs may not ask players to agree to practice on such days for any reason.'' It is said that it is not possible.
Dallas began the hiatus with a 3-2 win over Utah Hockey Club on Monday, December 23rd. The next game was scheduled to be against Dallas. minnesota wild Friday, December 27th.
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (#29) and center Sam Steele (#18) of the Minnesota National Guard during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, December 27, 2024, in Dallas. – Protects goal from Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (#38). . (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Speaking to reporters before the game, head coach Pete DeBoer said the team “has options, and of course all of our young players will obviously participate in the options.”
Players who participated included Mavrik Bulkke, Logan Stankoven, Wyatt Johnston, Leanne Bixel, Nils Lundqvist, and Thomas Hurley. But on Saturday, DeBoer described it as “voluntary ice” rather than a scheduled optional practice as originally stated.
Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell, number 15, celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against Utah Hockey Club on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 in Salt Lake City. . (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
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Travel for games is also prohibited during league-mandated holidays. The fine will be donated to the NHL Foundation.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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