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Avalanche's Nichushkin cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing with team

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Avalanche's Nichushkin cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing with team

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NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Published OnFebruary 26, 2024

NEW YORK/TORONTO (Feb. 26, 2024) – The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to resume practicing with the team and has entered the follow-up care phase of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Nichushkin has not yet been cleared to return to game action.

Nichushkin’s care continues to be administered pursuant to the player assistance program.

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