Hockey fans have grown restless ever since the ECHL announced the postponement of games due to a player strike, but finally, a solution has been reached.The ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players Association (PHPA) have announced a tentative deal that has been reached on a new collective bargaining agreement.Just one day after games were starting to get postponed, the league and players union were able to strike a deal.Florida Everblades players and players across the league will report to their teams in good faith and prepare to return to play, pending the ratification and approval of the deal. The team says that all tickets purchased for postponed games will remain valid for rescheduled dates, which are TBD.The ECHL says that more details will be released at an appropriate time.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

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Hockey fans have grown restless ever since the ECHL announced the postponement of games due to a player strike, but finally, a solution has been reached.

The ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players Association (PHPA) have announced a tentative deal that has been reached on a new collective bargaining agreement.

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Just one day after games were starting to get postponed, the league and players union were able to strike a deal.

Florida Everblades players and players across the league will report to their teams in good faith and prepare to return to play, pending the ratification and approval of the deal. The team says that all tickets purchased for postponed games will remain valid for rescheduled dates, which are TBD.

The ECHL says that more details will be released at an appropriate time.

DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.