WHL
CHL lawsuit could be bad for junior hockey
EIC November 10, 2014Over the last few weeks, there have been numerous lawsuits against the CHL — the umbrella company that overlooks the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL, and comprises a total of 60 teams — for its compensation practices. Most notable, perhaps, is the class action lawsuit filed by former player Sam Berg on October 17 for $180 million. The suit asks for “back wages, overtime and vacation pay, as well as any punitive damages,” according to a report by The Globe and Mail. Currently, players are paid a flat rate between anywhere from $35 to $125 a week. It’s important to note…
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Kids to watch in the 2015 NHL Draft
EIC October 14, 2014If you follow the NHL draft, or hockey at all, you’ve probably heard of Connor McDavid, arguably the most hyped prospect to come out of Canada since Sidney Crosby. It’s also fairly common knowledge that Jack Eichel will compete with…
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