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NHLPA Issues Statement, Clarifies Day’s Events

The NHLPA has issued a statement to clear up the conflicting reports of shut downs and resignations in the news today.

Interim Executive Director Ian Penny informed the NHLPA staff and the NHLPA Executive Board earlier today that it is his position he has been constructively dismissed as Interim Executive Director of the NHLPA and can no longer work in the present circumstances. Effective today, Ian Penny is no longer employed by the NHLPA.

There have been inaccurate media reports circulating today that the NHLPA has suspended operations. The NHLPA staff continues to work very hard on behalf of the players in all areas of the Association’s business and will continue to do so going forward.

The NHLPA will make no further comment today on this internal matter.

Hockeyfights’ Twitter provides the best synopsis of today’s situation:

NHLPA statement paraphrase: “Penny’s gone, but we’re cool. Chill.”

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