Predators' Tootoo Cleared to Play by NHL/NHLPA

PREDATORS' TOOTOO CLEARED TO PLAY BY NHL/NHLPA SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM

NEW YORK/TORONTO (February 19, 2011) -- The National Hockey League Players' Association and the National Hockey League announced today that forward Jordin Tootoo of the Nashville Predators has been cleared to play

in NHL games while he continues to participate in the follow-up care phase of the Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program of the NHLPA and the NHL.

Tootoo's care continues to be administered by SABH Program Doctors Brian Shaw (NHLPA) and Dave Lewis (NHL).

There will be no further comment at this time.

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