Central Professional Hockey League

Koskie Minsky LLP Commences Class Action - Systemic Abuse and Hazing in the Canadian Hockey League

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

TORONTO, June 18, 2020 /CNW/ - Former NHL player Daniel Carcillo and class action firm Koskie Minsky LLP commenced a lawsuit today against the leagues and the teams that make up the Canadian Hockey League.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 18, 2020 /CNW/ - Former NHL player Daniel Carcillo and class action firm Koskie Minsky LLP commenced a lawsuit today against the leagues and the teams that make up the Canadian Hockey League.
  • The CHL is comprised of the Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
  • He is joined in his claim by Garrett Taylor who alleges abuse while playing for the Lethbridge Hurricanes in 2008/2009.
  • This class action comes after many players have come forward and publicly shared stories of widespread abuse and hazing in the CHL.

Champions Hockey League and Infront extend Partnership until 2028

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

The partnership allows CHL and Infront to continue its long-term development of the CHL building on a foundation which has stimulated consistent growth since the competition's launch in 2014.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership allows CHL and Infront to continue its long-term development of the CHL building on a foundation which has stimulated consistent growth since the competition's launch in 2014.
  • The prolongation gives us long-term stability to develop a premium fan experience and club ice hockey in Europe in general."
  • Bruno Marty, Senior Vice President ProSports at Infront, said: This agreement confirms our leading position on the global ice hockey stage as the premier source for premium rights and properties.
  • The league is fully owned and operated by Champions Hockey League AG/Ltd which includes, as its shareholders, 26 European clubs, six National Leagues and the International Ice Hockey Federation.