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"The first blog dedicated to the law related to the sport of hockey."

Author: Ronnie J. Bitman practices at Powell & Pearson in Winter Park, Fla.

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Recent Posts from Hockeyblawg

Pre-Lockout NHL-NHLPA Article
The War of 2004: The NHL and NHLPA Drop the Gloves in Preparation of Forthcoming CBA Talks
Judge Hammers Rob Ramage
Rob Ramage was sentenced to four years in prison in connection with the accident killing former Chicago Blackhawk, Keith Magnuson.
IIHF, NHL Reach Deal
The NHL and IIHF have agreed to additional restrictions pertaining to 20 and under aged European players.
Judgement Expected in Canucks’ Ownership Lawsuit
A decision is expected this morning in the lawsuit over the Vancouver Canucks’ ownership dispute.
Madison Square Garden, L.P. v. National Hockey League
. On November 2, 2007, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York declared that Madison Square Garden, L.P., (”MSG”) the New York Rangers’ parent company, “failed to demonstrate a likelihood…
Rocking Wrigley
This is an article that I wrote about the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field while I was at Indiana University School of Law. Although it does not deal with hockey, it addresses sports-related intellectual property issues, including a discussion about…
Disciplinary Review Committee
Interesting article here from Tony Gallagher, arguing that the NHL appoint an independent, three-man committee, to ensure a uniform disciplinary system with the goal of enhancing player safety.
Broad Street Bully Not Suspended
Philadelphia Flyers’ forward Steve Downie was fined but not suspended for sucker-punching Toronto’s Jason Blake. Downie punched Blake while he was being held by an official. Apparently, the 20-game suspension Downie received earlier this year did nothing to deter him…
Welcome to Hockeyblawg
Welcome to Hockeyblawg. This is the first blog dedicated to the law of the sport of hockey. Check in often to get the latest legal news and analysis surrounding your favorite sport. This site is…