TWO PLAYERS SUSPENDED

May 15, 2026

Rockford IceHogs goaltender Stanislav Berezhnoy and Coachella Valley Firebirds forward David Goyette have each been suspended for 20 games for violating the terms of the AHL/PHPA Performance Enhancing Substance Program.

Berezhnoy has served one game of his suspension, and will be eligible to return to the IceHogs lineup for their game on April 11.

Goyette will be eligible to return to the Firebirds lineup for their game on April 10.

MICHAEL DIPIETRO, MARCUS CRAWFORD HONORED AS INAUGURAL PHPA DOUG MESSIER AWARD WINNERS

June 25, 2026

Michael DiPietro and Marcus Crawford are the inaugural recipients of the Doug Messier Award, which will be presented annually to the ‘Most Outstanding Player’ in each of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the ECHL, as voted by fellow members...

PHPA Announces New Education Partnership with Université Laval’s Faculty of Business Administration

May 15, 2026

The PHPA is proud to announce a new partnership with Université Laval’s Faculty of Business Administration (FSA ULaval), expanding educational opportunities for PHPA members, alumni, and their families.

PHPA, AHL REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

February 5, 2026

The PHPA and the American Hockey League have agreed to terms on a tentative new collective bargaining agreement

The Professional Hockey Players’ Association, through superior preparedness and experience, is committed to the enhancement and protection of Players’ rights.

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