Dallas Stars Fined $100,000 for Violating Collective Bargaining Agreement

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NEW YORK – The National Hockey League announced today that it has fined the Dallas Stars’ organization $100,000 for the team’s practice on Dec. 26, 2024. This team activity was in violation of Article 16.5(b) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association.

The fine money goes to the NHL Foundation.

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