NHL, Canadian Hockey League and member clubs hit with antitrust lawsuit filed in U.S.
A new class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian major junior hockey leagues violate antitrust laws in the United States by colluding to restrict the negotiation powers of players.
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![Judges refused to sign off on three class-action lawsuits against the Canadian Hockey League because they said was too broad and could prevent the players from pressing other legitimate claims. Two Canadian major junior hockey players, standing on the ice with their faces out of camera view, wear separate red and white Canadian Hockey League jerseys.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.5780584.1707941640!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/hko-chl-lawsuits-settled-20200515.jpg)
A new class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian major junior hockey leagues violate antitrust laws in the United States by colluding to restrict the negotiation powers of players.