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flag ECHL players threaten strike Friday over unmet demands, citing unfair practices and inadequate pay offers.

flag The ECHL’s Professional Hockey Players’ Association has authorized a strike if a new collective bargaining agreement isn’t reached by Friday, citing stalled talks since January. flag Players accuse the league of unfair practices, including direct outreach and ignoring safety concerns like outdated gear and grueling 28-hour bus trips. flag While the league claims to have offered a 16.4% salary cap increase, retroactive pay, and travel limits, the union argues inflation makes the deal worse than 2018 levels. flag The ECHL warns a work stoppage could cancel games and cut benefits, which the union calls an unfair tactic. flag The Maine Mariners are set to play this weekend amid the standoff.

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