PHPA Executive Director Brian Ramsay has issued the following statement:
“Earlier today, after sending a written request to the ECHL to resume talks last evening-which went unanswered-the PHPA contacted the ECHL with an offer to avoid missing any games and use a mediation or arbitration process to find a settlement. The ECHL responded within minutes, rejecting any interest in this solution and demanding “significant movement” and concessions from the players. This approach continues to align with the increased threats our membership has faced over the past 18 hours.”
Monday night, the ECHL issued a statement where they offered the following.
An immediate 16.4% increase to the salary cap for this season – to be paid retroactively from the start of the season (which would be paid upon ratification). Additional salary cap increases in future years, which would increase total player salaries nearly 27% from the current cap.
In addition to player salaries, the ECHL will continue to cover 100 percent of player costs for:
Fully furnished housing, utility and internet costs, medical and dental benefits.
Requirements for mandatory days off addressing travel between back-to-back games and modifying holiday and mid-season breaks.
