Class-Action Lawsuit Challenges NCAA’s Ban on CHL Hockey Players, Alleging Antitrust Violations
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A legal battle is brewing as the NCAA faces a proposed class-action lawsuit over its policy that blocks hockey players who have competed in the Canadian Hockey League from joining NCAA teams. The lawsuit, filed August 12 in the U.S. District Court of Western New York, accuses the NCAA of violating antitrust laws, proposing it unfairly suppresses player compensation and limits league competition. The lead plaintiff, Rylan Masterson, claims his brief participation in two games with the Windsor Spitfires of the CHL at age 16 has nullified his opportunities to compete in … Read more