The Professional Hockey Players' Association (PHPA) is the labor union representing professional ice hockey players in the American Hockey League (AHL) and the ECHL — the two largest minor leagues in North American professional hockey.

Founded in 1967 in Portland, Oregon, and formally established by a vote of AHL and Western Hockey League players in 1968, the PHPA is one of the oldest players' unions in professional sports. Recognized by the U.S. National Labor Relations Board as the certified bargaining unit for its members, it currently represents more than 1,200 active players and over 11,000 alumni members.

The PHPA’s primary role is to negotiate player benefits through the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). These benefits include health and welfare coverage, training camp allowances, travel and relocation expenses, per diem and housing allowances, playoff shares, licensing rights, revenue sharing, and Member Assistance Programs.

The PHPA also invests in the lives of its members beyond the rink. The Professional Hockey Players’ Guild, a comprehensive resource initiative designed to support players throughout every stage of their professional journey, providing assistance in the areas of education, career development, and health and wellness while its Alumni Network supports former players as they transition into post-hockey careers, providing access to resources, contacts, and corporate partner programs.

The Professional Hockey Players' Association, through superior preparedness and experience, is committed to the enhancement and protection of Players' rights, as its Members pursue advancement in the sport of professional hockey.

In an effort to further promote and sustain the PHPA's vision of delivering support, and guidance to members and their families, the Association offers initiatives such as The Professional Hockey Players’ Guild, a Workers' Compensation Panel of Attorneys, a Registered Agents Program, an Alumni Network, the FIRST LINE mental health and leadership training program, and a variety of other programs and services designed to support Members both during and beyond their playing careers.

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The Professional Hockey Players' Association is the certified, US National Labor Relations Board collective bargaining representative for all professional hockey players within the //////////////

The Professional Hockey Players’ Association, through superior preparedness and experience, is committed to the enhancement and protection of Players’ rights.

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Official Bargaining Unit for all professional players in the AHL and ECHL