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Maine Mariners Friday game postponed with players' union strike set to begin
The strike by East Coast Hockey League players, demanding better salaries and safety, led to the postponement of the Mariners’ game as contract talks stalled.
- On Friday, the Maine Mariners' scheduled home game against the Worcester Railers was postponed as ECHL players began a strike, and Ticketmaster alerted fans the event was postponed by `the Event Organizer`.
- The Professional Hockey Players' Association served a strike notice on Monday effective Friday, demanding the East Coast Hockey League return to talks over player salary, safety and travel and filing an unfair labor practice charge.
- The ECHL says it submitted a `last, best and final offer` Thursday, proposing a 19.8% salary-cap increase, 17% total salary rise, and per-diem $60 this year.
- Cross Insurance Arena confirmed both Friday and Saturday games were postponed and will be rescheduled, with ticket options including transfers, refunds through Ticketmaster, and flex-credit choices for season-ticket members and package holders.
- Union leaders say members are united and remain willing to return to talks, with Ramsay stating `For several months, we have been engaged in bargaining with the league, and their unlawful and coercive conduct throughout this process has been incredibly disappointing.` The NHLPA also voiced support, and multiple ECHL games were postponed on Friday.
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Strike Shuts Down Hockey in Portland as Maine Mariners Cancel Weekend Games
The Maine Mariners have canceled their scheduled home games this weekend after a player strike over a stalled collective bargaining agreement brought ECHL play to a halt. The Mariners were set to host the Worcester Railers on Friday and the Trois-Rivières Lions on Saturday at the Cross Insurance Arena. Both games were postponed as members [...] The post Strike Shuts Down Hockey in Portland as Maine Mariners Cancel Weekend Games appeared first on…
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