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