PHPA

Bob Riley

Since being retained by the PHPA in 2001 to serve as Legal Counsel, Bob Riley has assisted the PHPA with the successful completion of twelve (12) Collective Bargaining Agreements, as well as countless disputes and grievances. Riley was the legal strategist in the successful organizing drive which led to player-union representation in the Central Hockey League (CHL) in 2008, and helped negotiate provisions which led to the consolidation of the CHL and ECHL in 2014. He has helped advance and protect the rights of thousands of professional hockey players throughout his tenure with the PHPA.

“We would not be where we are today as an Association without the guidance of Bob Riley,” said PHPA Executive Director Larry Landon. “He’s been the voice of reason, a calming influence, all while keeping the best interest of the players at the forefront. This is a much deserved recognition from our Executive Committee who has had the privilege of working alongside Bob and experiencing first hand the impact and value he brings to the Association.”

“It is extraordinarily rewarding to be recognized, although never had I envisioned that my contributions would receive this type of recognition,” said Bob Riley. “I am absolutely indebted to the PHPA for the work which it has shared with me, and many thanks to the Executive Committee and Membership for this distinguished honor.”

Riley is the Founder and Managing Partner of Riley & Hurley, P.C., and was previously retained by the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) from 1993 to 2007 where he consulted in collective bargaining, salary arbitration hearings, and prepared and argued grievances. He continues to serve as General Counsel for the North American Hockey League (NAHL) where he was named NAHL Executive of the Year in 2004, and has received numerous professional accolades and awards throughout his accomplished career.