The Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) announced today that its American Hockey League (AHL) membership has ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The five-year agreement will be in effect through the conclusion of the 2029-30 season.

“This agreement delivers important gains for our members while providing long-term certainty across the league,” said PHPA Executive Director Brian Ramsay. “This was a collaborative and disciplined bargaining process that resulted in a strong agreement for our membership. I’d like to thank the PHPA bargaining committee, our AHL membership, our PHPA staff, as well as Scott Howson and the AHL bargaining committee for their efforts.”

“The American Hockey League is pleased to have completed this Collective Bargaining Agreement,” said Scott Howson, AHL President and Chief Executive Officer. “I would like to thank executive director Brian Ramsay and the PHPA’s AHL Executive Committee for their work in reaching the new agreement. We have long had a positive relationship with our players and we look forward to continuing to work with the PHPA so that the League and our players can grow and prosper for years to come.”

About the PHPA
Since 1967, the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) has served to advance and advocate on behalf of its members. The PHPA represents more than 1,800 players across 62 teams in the AHL and ECHL, while also serving more than 10,000 former PHPA Members through its Alumni Network. For more information, please visit PHPA.com.

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