World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, et al. v. National Hockey League, et al.

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Case overview

Case Number:

25-3929

Court:

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

 

  1. November 20, 2025

    States Back Hockey Players In Antitrust Fight Over Contracts

    More than a dozen states have thrown their support behind current and former players in an antitrust lawsuit against the National Hockey League and its pipeline junior organizations, arguing a lower court's dismissal ignores how exclusive recruiting territories reduce competition for labor.

  2. November 14, 2025

    Junior Hockey Players Fight Wage Case Dismissal In Appeal

    Junior hockey players have asked the Ninth Circuit to reverse a lower court toss of their wage suppression suit against the National Hockey League and Canadian leagues, arguing that the territorial reach of U.S. antitrust laws gives United States federal courts jurisdiction.