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ECHL, PHPA Reach Agreement in Principle; League Set to Return to Play
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28 Dec 2025
The ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) announced an agreement in principle on Friday, paving the way for a return to play following the league-wide players strike that began on December 26. According to statements from the league and individual clubs, the tentative agreement addresses key issues raised during negotiations and allows teams […]
ECHL Players Go on Strike December 26, Impacting Flyers Affiliate Reading Royals
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26 Dec 2025
On December 26, ECHL players officially went on strike, pausing all league play amid a breakdown in collective bargaining negotiations between the league and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA). The work stoppage directly affects teams across the circuit, including the Reading Royals, the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and a club positioned for […]
