Players association news conference starting right now.
early talk is overwhelmimg vote for rejection of owners last proposal
From Bob Goodnow (sp) executive director of players association:
message of owners clear accept our final offer or walk.
the vote results prove the players stand on the final offer
vote was 560-4 to reject final offer.
players reps on site in toronto to continue talks, but strike is on as
of 3 pm.
Teams that are on the road will be returning to their home cities
Goodnow will meet with Ziegler yet this afternoon to continue talks
No games tonight
(paraphrased as i am typing while listening to tv)
NHL is now on strike College Hockey Finals should have center stage this
weekend in the hockey world.
Bob