New York Times (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
The NHL union has been in turmoil at various times. Formed in 1967, it was run by Alan Eagleson until he was replaced by Bob Goodenow in 1991. Eagleson, who also was an agent, pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston in January 1998 to mail fraud, then pleaded guilty in Canada to defrauding Hockey Canada, Labatt's and the NHL Players Association of hundreds of thousands of dollars...
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
The NHL union has been in turmoil at various times. Formed in 1967, it was run by Alan Eagleson until he was replaced by Bob Goodenow in 1991. Eagleson, who also was an agent, pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston in January 1998 to mail fraud, then pleaded guilty in Canada to defrauding Hockey Canada, Labatt's and the NHL Players Association of hundreds of thousands of dollars...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
... him next month.The NHL union has been in turmoil at various times. Formed in 1967, it was run by Alan Eagleson until he was replaced by Bob Goodenow in 1991. Eagleson, who also was an agent, pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston in January 1998 to mail fraud, then pleaded guilty in Canada to defrauding Hockey Canada, Labatt's and the NHL Players Association of hundreds...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
The NHL union has been in turmoil at various times. Formed in 1967, it was run by Alan Eagleson until he was replaced by Bob Goodenow in 1991. Eagleson, who also was an agent, pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston in January 1998 to mail fraud, then pleaded guilty in Canada to defrauding Hockey Canada, Labatt's and the NHL Players Association of hundreds of thousands of dollars...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
from Elliotte Friedman of CBC, On the surface, the fight inside the NHLPA is all about Paul Kelly’s firing. But, it goes deeper than that. Right now, the union finds itself at a crossroads, in the middle of its most important decisions since the overthrow of Alan Eagleson. It’s not only about who will lead - it’s also about where to go with the next CBA, how to motivate...
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
... Paul Kelly. A former U.S. assistant district attorney who helped prosecute one-time player boss Alan Eagleson, Kelly was fired last month for reading the transcript of a players-only meeting.
