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Avalanche’s Nichushkin placed in stage 3 of NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

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Avalanche’s Nichushkin placed in stage 3 of NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

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NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Published OnMay 13, 2024

NEW YORK/TORONTO (May 13, 2024) – The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that forward Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche has been placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program of the NHLPA and NHL.

Under the terms of the joint program, Nichushkin will be suspended without pay for a minimum of six months and then will be eligible to apply for reinstatement.

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