World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, et al. v. National Hockey League, et al.
| WORLD ASSOCIATION OF ICEHOCKEY PLAYERS UNIONS NORTH AMERICA DIVISION, on behalf of their members, TANNER GOULD, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, ISAIAH DILAURA and WORLD ASSOCIATION OF ICEHOCKEY PLAYERS UNIONS USA CORPORATION |
| NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE, CANADIAN HOCKEY LEAGUE, WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE, ONTARIO MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE, QUEBEC MARITIMES JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE, GOLDRUSH SPORTS CORP, CALGARY FLAMES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, EDMONTON MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY CORPORATION, EHT, INC., KAMLOOPS BLAZERS HOCKEY CLUB, INC., KELOWNA ROCKETS HOCKEY ENTERPRISES, LTD., SHOOT THE PUCK FOUNDATION, INC., LETHBRIDGE HURRICANES HOCKEY CLUB, LTD., MEDICINE HAT TIGERS HOCKEY CLUB, LTD., MOOSE JAW WARRIORS TIER 1 HOCKEY, INC., WINTERHAWKS HOCKEY, LLC, PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS HOCKEY CLUB, LTD., EDGEPRO SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, LTD., REBELS SPORTS, LTD., QUEEN CITY SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, LTD., SASKATOON BLADES HOCKEY CLUB, LTD., THUNDERBIRD HOCKEY ENTERPRISES, LLC, HAT TRICK, INC., SWIFT CURRENT BRONCO HOCKEY CLUB INC., TOP SHELF ENTERTAINMENT, INC., VANCOUVER JUNIOR HOCKEY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, WEST COAST HOCKEY LLP, WINDSOR SPITFIRES, INC., LONDON KNIGHTS HOCKEY INC., BULLDOG HOCKEY INC., JAW HOCKEY ENTERPRISES LP, GUELPH STORM HOCKEY CLUB LTD., KINGSTON FRONTENACS HOCKEY CLUB LTD., MISSISSAUGA STEELHEADS HOCKEY CLUB INC., NIAGARA ICEDOGS HOCKEY CLUB INC., NORTH BAY BATTALION HOCKEY CLUB LTD., GENERALS HOCKEY, INC., OTTAWA 67S LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, THE OWEN SOUND ATTACK INC., PETERBOROUGH PETES LIMITED, IMS HOCKEY, CORP, SAGINAW HOCKEY CLUB, L.L.C., 211 SSHC CANADA ULC, SOO GREYHOUNDS INC., KITCHENER RANGERS JR. A HOCKEY CLUB, SUDBURY WOLVES HOCKEY CLUB LTD., HOCKEY JUNIOR BAIE-COMEAU INC., LE CLUB DE HOCKEY DRUMMOND INC., CAPE BRETON MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB LIMITED, LES OLYMPIQUES DE GATINEAU INC., HALIFAX MOOSEHEADS HOCKEY CLUB INC., LE CLUB DE HOCKEY JUNIOR ARMADA INC., MONCTON WILDCATS HOCKEY CLUB LIMITED, LES HUSKIES DE ROUYN-NORANDA INC., 8515182 CANADA INC., LES TIGRES DE VICTORIAVILLE (1991) INC., SAINT JOHN MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB LIMITED, LES FOREURS DE VAL-DOR (2012) INC., 7759983 CANADA INC., BARRIE COLTS JUNIOR HOCKEY, LTD., LE TITAN ACADIE BATHURST (2013) INC. - THE ACADIE BATHURST TITAN (2013) INC., CLUB DE HOCKEY SHAWINIGAN, INC., CLUB DE HOCKEY LES REMPARTS DE QUBEC (2014) INC., LE CLUB DE HOCKEY LOCANIC DE RIMOUSKI INC. and LES SAGUENENS JUNIOR MAJEUR DE CHICOUTIMI |
| STATE OF WASHINGTON, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, STATE OF COLORADO, STATE OF DELAWARE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, STATE OF MARYLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN, STATE OF MINNESOTA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO, STATE OF NEW YORK, STATE OF OREGON, STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT THE ANTITRUST LAWS and AMERICAN ANTITRUST INSTITUTE |
| 25-3929 |
| July 1, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit |
| Antitrust |
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| Filing 40 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by James Savitt. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): No [[-]]. Party proceeding without counsel: No. [-]. [Entered: 12/26/2025 12:08 PM] |
| Filing 39 TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Appellant Judith Zahid, representing Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation. Attorney not admitted to practice in this court. Parties have other counsel. [Entered: 12/23/2025 02:40 PM] |
| Filing 38 CLERK ACTION: Amicus Brief submitted at DE 34 by The American Antitrust Institute is filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 11/20/2025 10:17 AM] |
| Filing 37 CLERK ACTION: Amicus Brief submitted at DE 32 by The Committee to Support the Antitrust Laws is filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 11/20/2025 10:12 AM] |
| Filing 36 CLERK ACTION: Amicus Brief submitted at DE 31 by 14 States and the District of Columbia is filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 11/20/2025 10:11 AM] |
| Filing 35 ADDED Amicus Curiae State of Washington, Amicus Curiae State of California, Amicus Curiae State of Colorado, Amicus Curiae State of Delaware, Amicus Curiae State of Illinois, Amicus Curiae State of Maryland, Amicus Curiae State of Michigan, Amicus Curiae State of Minnesota, Amicus Curiae State of New Mexico, Amicus Curiae State of New York, Amicus Curiae State of Oregon, Amicus Curiae State of Pennsylvania, Amicus Curiae State of Rhode Island, Amicus Curiae State of Vermont, Amicus Curiae District of Columbia, Amicus Curiae Committee to Support the Antitrust Laws, Amicus Curiae American Antitrust Institute, Counsel for Amicus Curiae Christina M. Black, Counsel for Amicus Curiae Deborah A. Elman, Counsel for Amicus Curiae David O. Fisher [Entered: 11/20/2025 10:09 AM] |
| Filing 34 AMICUS BRIEF by government or with consent submitted for filing by The American Antitrust Institute. [Entered: 11/19/2025 11:10 PM] |
| Filing 33 DEFECTIVE --- AMICUS BRIEF by government or with consent submitted for filing by The American Antitrust Institute.--[Duplicate entry, correct DE is 34] [Entered: 11/19/2025 11:07 PM] [Edited: 11/20/2025 10:10 AM] |
| Filing 32 AMICUS BRIEF by government or with consent submitted for filing by The Committee to Support the Antitrust Laws. [Entered: 11/19/2025 03:00 PM] |
| Filing 31 AMICUS BRIEF by government or with consent submitted for filing by 14 States and the District of Columbia. [Entered: 11/19/2025 11:16 AM] |
| Filing 30 CLERK ACTION: Opening Brief submitted at DE 27 and Excerpts of Record submitted at DE 28 by Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation are filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 11/18/2025 08:56 AM] |
| Filing 29 ADDED Counsel for Appellant Lindsey Powell [Entered: 11/13/2025 09:58 AM] |
| Filing 28 EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation.--[COURT UPDATE: Corrected PDF attached as of 11/18/2025, REPLACING original attachment] [Entered: 11/12/2025 05:27 PM] [Edited: 11/18/2025 08:55 AM] |
| Filing 27 OPENING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation.--[COURT UPDATE: Corrected PDF attached as of 11/18/2025, REPLACING original attachment] [Entered: 11/12/2025 05:24 PM] [Edited: 11/18/2025 08:54 AM] |
| Filing 26 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lindsey Powell for Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation. [Entered: 11/12/2025 05:19 PM] |
| Filing 25 ADDED Counsel for Appellant Justin Fore [Entered: 11/12/2025 12:30 PM] |
| Filing 24 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Justin Fore for Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation. [Entered: 11/12/2025 12:18 PM] |
| Filing 23 ADDED Counsel for Appellant Ethan Litwin [Entered: 11/12/2025 09:36 AM] |
| Filing 22 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ethan Litwin for Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation. [Entered: 11/11/2025 08:59 AM] |
| Filing 21 ADDED Counsel for Appellant Tyler Sean Ross [Entered: 11/10/2025 12:33 PM] |
| Filing 20 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Tyler Sean Ross for Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation. [Entered: 11/10/2025 11:39 AM] |
| Filing 19 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. The briefing schedule is amended as follows: Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 11/12/2025, Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 2/10/2026, Optional Reply Brief (Appellant) due within 21 days from the service date of the answering brief. [Entered: 08/20/2025 10:09 AM] |
| Filing 18 MEDIATION CONFERENCE RESCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN Mediation Conference Call 8/18/2025, 9:30 AM Pacific Time (originally 8/18/2025 at 10:30 am). Each participant will receive an email modifying the dial-in information. [Entered: 08/12/2025 02:57 PM] |
| Filing 17 ADDED Counsel for Appellant Edwina Bullard Clarke [Entered: 08/06/2025 01:50 PM] |
| Filing 16 ADDED Counsel for Appellant David J. Zimmer [Entered: 08/06/2025 01:46 PM] |
| Filing 15 ADDED Counsel for Appellant Eric F. Citron [Entered: 08/06/2025 01:43 PM] |
| Filing 14 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Edwina Bullard Clarke for Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation. [Entered: 08/06/2025 01:38 PM] |
| Filing 13 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David J. Zimmer for Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation. [Entered: 08/06/2025 01:36 PM] |
| Filing 12 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Eric F. Citron for Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation. [Entered: 08/06/2025 01:33 PM] |
| Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Canadian Hockey League, Appellee Western Hockey League, Appellee Ontario Major Junior Hockey League, Appellee Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, Appellee Goldrush Sports Corp, Appellee Calgary Flames Limited Partnership, Appellee Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club, Inc., Appellee Kelowna Rockets Hockey Enterprises, Ltd., Appellee Shoot the Puck Foundation, Inc., Appellee Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club, Ltd., Appellee Medicine Hat Tigers Hockey Club, Ltd., Appellee Moose Jaw Warriors Tier 1 Hockey, Inc., Appellee Prince Albert Raiders Hockey Club, Ltd., Appellee EDGEPRo Sports & Entertainment, Ltd., Appellee Rebels Sports, Ltd., Appellee Hat Trick, Inc., Appellee Swift Current Bronco Hockey Club Inc., Appellee West Coast Hockey LLP, Appellee London Knights Hockey Inc., Appellee Guelph Storm Hockey Club Ltd., Appellee Mississauga Steelheads Hockey Club Inc., Appellee Niagara IceDogs Hockey Club Inc., Appellee Generals Hockey, Inc., Appellee Ottawa 67s Limited Partnership, Appellee The Owen Sound Attack Inc., Appellee Peterborough Petes Limited, Appellee Saginaw Hockey Club, L.L.C., Appellee 211 SSHC Canada ULC, Appellee Soo Greyhounds Inc., Appellee Kitchener Rangers Jr. A Hockey Club, Appellee Le Titan Acadie Bathurst (2013) Inc. - The Acadie Bathurst Titan (2013) Inc., Appellee Hockey Junior Baie-Comeau Inc., Appellee Le Club de Hockey Drummond Inc., Appellee Cape Breton Major Junior Hockey Club Limited, Appellee Les Olympiques de Gatineau Inc., Appellee Le Club de Hockey Junior Armada Inc., Appellee Les Huskies de Rouyn-Noranda Inc., Appellee 8515182 Canada Inc., Appellee Les Tigres de Victoriaville (1991) Inc., Appellee Club de Hockey Shawinigan Inc., Appellee Les Foreurs de Val-dOr (2012) Inc., Appellee Les Saguen ens Junior Majeur de Chicoutimi, Appellee 7759983 Canada Inc.. [Entered: 07/15/2025 03:22 PM] |
| Filing 10 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Edmonton Major Junior Hockey Corporation, Appellee EHT, Inc., Appellee Winterhawks Hockey, LLC, Appellee Queen City Sports & Entertainment Group, Ltd., Appellee Saskatoon Blades Hockey Club, Ltd., Appellee Thunderbird Hockey Enterprises, LLC, Appellee Top Shelf Entertainment, Inc., Appellee Vancouver Junior Hockey Limited Partnership, Appellee Windsor Spitfires, Inc., Appellee Barrie Colts Junior Hockey Ltd., Appellee Bulldog Hockey Inc., Appellee Jaw Hockey Enterprises LP, Appellee Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Club Ltd., Appellee North Bay Battalion Hockey Club Ltd., Appellee IMS Hockey, Corp, Appellee Sudbury Wolves Hockey Club Ltd., Appellee Halifax Mooseheads Hockey Club Inc., Appellee Club de Hockey Les Remparts de Qu bec (2014) Inc., Appellee Moncton Wildcats Hockey Club Limited, Appellee Le Club de Hockey LOc anic de Rimouski Inc., Appellee Saint John Major Junior Hockey Club Limited, Appellee Club de Hockey Shawinigan Inc.. [Entered: 07/15/2025 02:54 PM] |
| Filing 9 MEDIATION CONFERENCE RESCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN Assessment Mediation Conference Call 8/18/2025, 10:30 AM Pacific Time (originally 8/15/2025). Each participant will receive an email modifying the dial-in information. [Entered: 07/14/2025 05:14 PM] |
| Filing 8 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference, 8/15/2025, 10:00 a.m. PACIFIC Time. See order for instructions and details. [Entered: 07/09/2025 03:38 PM] |
| Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation. [Entered: 07/09/2025 02:35 PM] |
| Filing 6 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee National Hockey League. [Entered: 07/08/2025 02:54 PM] |
| Filing 5 Attorney Andrew G. Gordon as Counsel for Appellee substituted for Attorney William A. Isaacson. [Entered: 07/08/2025 01:57 PM] |
| Filing 4 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Andrew G. Gordon for Appellee National Hockey League replacing William A. Isaacson. [Entered: 07/08/2025 01:51 PM] |
| Filing 3 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions North America Division, Appellant Tanner Gould, Appellant Isaiah DiLaura, Appellant World Association of Icehockey Players Unions USA Corporation. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [Entered: 07/07/2025 12:52 PM] |
| Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 7/7/2025, Appeal Transcript Order Due (Appellant) 7/11/2025, Appeal Transcript Due (Appellant) 8/11/2025, Appeal Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 9/12/2025, Appeal Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 10/14/2025. For appeal no. 25-3929, 2:24-cv-02135-TL. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [Entered: 07/01/2025 01:40 PM] |
| Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 2:24-cv-02135-TL has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 25-3929 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 07/01/2025 01:37 PM] |
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