Women’s hockey players from the United States and Canada are known for their heated rivalry on the ice, but today they came together to make a statement. They will not play in any existing North American league in the 2019-20 season until they accept the conditions.
The boycott includes national team players from both the United States and Canada, and other countries, members of the CWHLPA as well as players still in University. It also includes players who played in the NWHL last season.
Players released a statement on their social media accounts on Thursday.
The news comes after the Canadian Women’s Hockey League officially shut down operations on May 1.