Lawsuit against NCAA and 10 US Universities launched by Canadian hockey player
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Rylan Masterson, a Canadian hockey player who was deemed ineligible to play in the NCAA's Division I, has launched a class-action lawsuit against the organization
The NCAA, which oversees the American college hockey system, has long had rules in place regarding who is eligible to play in the league. Now, a Canadian hockey player has launched a lawsuit against the organization, as well as 10 US universities, that he hopes other players will join.
Rylan Masterson, 19, lost his NCAA eligibility after playing two exhibition games with the Ontario Hockey League's Windsor Spitfires. As pointed out by ESPN, the lawsuit alleges the NCAA's rules are violating anti-trusts laws and are anti-competitive. the lawsuit alleges the NCAA's rules are violating anti-trusts laws and are anti-competitive. Along with the NCAA, 10 US universities are also named in the suit.
"The proposed suit names the NCAA along with Canisius University, Niagara University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Boston College, Boston University, the University of Denver, Quinnipiac University, the University of Notre Dame Du Lac, Stonehill College and the University of St. Thomas.
Masterson argues in the suit that even pro athletes who have been financially compensated -- such as swimmer Katie Ledecky -- still retained NCAA eligibility. The suit also notes Boston College's Tom Willander played professionally in Sweden and was still allowed to dress in the NCAA too."
Masterson argues in the suit that even pro athletes who have been financially compensated -- such as swimmer Katie Ledecky -- still retained NCAA eligibility. The suit also notes Boston College's Tom Willander played professionally in Sweden and was still allowed to dress in the NCAA too."
As pointed out by Rick Westhead of TSN, the NCAA allowed coaches to vote on ending the "boycott" of players who had played major junior hockey previously. The coaches voted in favour of keeping it.
"In order for the NCAA to end the 'boycott,' however, enough coaches needed to vote in favour of eliminating it. The coaches have refused to do so.
In May 2024, NCAA hockey coaches met in Naples, Florida, and discussed the «boycott,» the lawsuit said, adding that the coaches formed a committee 'to monitor legal challenges to the rule.'"
In May 2024, NCAA hockey coaches met in Naples, Florida, and discussed the «boycott,» the lawsuit said, adding that the coaches formed a committee 'to monitor legal challenges to the rule.'"
A defense has not yet been filed and none of the allegations have been proven in court. The lawsuit launched by Masterson is a class-action one, meaning he is inviting other players who believe they've been impacted by this rule to join him in the legal action. He is asking for a trial by jury should his lawsuit make it that far.
Source: BladeofSteel.com
Canadian hockey player launches class-action lawsuit against NCAA
Canadian hockey player launches class-action lawsuit against NCAA
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