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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

First Ruling In Minnesota Made Suit Goes Against District 6

On January 5, 2011, Judge Tunheim issued an Order in the Minnesota Made v. Minnesota Hockey, District 6 lawsuit.  The Court denied Minnesota Made's motion for a preliminary injunction, but comments from the Order indicate the Judge feels that Minnesota Made "has shown a likelihood of success" on its antitrust claims.

post by Hockey-is-a-choice on the Highschoolhockeyforums.com website states:

What does this mean? It means that the Court thinks Minnesota Made's claims have merit and that money damages, as opposed to a preliminary injunction, will adequately compensate Minnesota Made. Frankly, regardless of where you fall on this issue, the Court's Opinion was a victory for Minnesota Made and a black eye for Minnesota Hockey and District 6. 

Go here for our previous coverage.

2 comments:

  1. In a previous post CAYH alluded to this affecting the two choice rule here in Illinois. I don't see that happening. Who would sue AHAI? Certainly not the clubs who had a hand in creating it in the first place. If there was an egotistical parent who wanted and had the means to sue Ahai would just give the kid back his choice. Face the rule is a good rule and it is here to stay.

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  2. I believe this case would provide a legal precedent that could be used to challenge the two choice rule. Like you, I'm not sure anyone would actually do it. The rule would be OK, not great but ok, with some minor tweaks. For example, having the rule start at squirts instead of mites.

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