the Dallas Stars They were hit with a hefty fine by the NHL after they violated the collective bargaining agreement between the NHLPA and the league by holding an optional practice last week during the mandatory Christmas break.
NHL It was announced on Monday that the organization has been fined $100,000 for holding a training session on Thursday, the day after Christmas, despite a mandatory three-day break starting on December 24.
Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston, No. 53, and left winger Jimmy Benn, No. 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 Holley)
“This team activity was in violation of Section 16.5(b) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players Association,” the announcement read.
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Under the agreement, “no club may request a player’s consent to train on such days for any reason” on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and December 26, unless the match falls on the 26th.
Dallas' break came after a 3-2 win over Utah Hockey Club on Monday, December 23. Their next game was scheduled to be against Utah. Minnesota Wild On Friday, December 27th.
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, No. 29, and center Sam Steele, No. 18, defend the goal against Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman, No. 38, during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Dec. 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 a draft pick, and of course, all the guys showed up for picks, as they're supposed to do.”
Maverick Burke, Logan Stankoven, Wyatt Johnston, Leanne Pixel, Niels Lundqvist and Thomas Harley were among the players who attended the game. However, De Boer on Saturday described the order as a “voluntary ice-out” rather than a scheduled, optional exercise as he initially said.
Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell, No. 15, celebrates after scoring 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)
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Travel to games is also prohibited during the league-mandated break. The fine money will go to the NHL Foundation.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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