Gladiators Postpone Game as ECHL Players Strike Amid Ongoing CBA Dispute

The Atlanta Gladiators shared an update on Thursday regarding collective bargaining between the ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA), and the union’s decision to force all ECHL players to go on strike.

As a result of that decision, tonight’s scheduled game against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits has been postponed. The organization is actively working toward having a team on the ice for the next regularly scheduled game and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

The ECHL has released details surrounding its last, best, and final offer to players—an offer that would immediately raise salaries by 20 percent while also addressing several priorities for both players and teams. Additional information on the proposal can be found on the ECHL website.

In a statement from the league, the ECHL said:

“Unfortunately, union leaders deprived players of the opportunity to vote on our last, best, and final offer – an offer that would dramatically raise player salaries by 20 percent in the first year, boost the per-diem rate, guarantee more off days, and expand the top-of-the-line equipment available to players. We did everything possible to avoid this outcome, and hope that the union leadership will drop its unworkable scheduling demands, let the players vote on our offer, and make it possible for players to return to work.”

The Gladiators will continue to share updates as the situation develops and appreciate the patience and support of fans during this time.