NHL ratifies new CBA

Hockey is (almost) officially back. The NHL board of governors met today to complete their review of the CBA and vote on it.

The 113-day lockout was tentatively brought to an end last week when the NHL and NHLPA finally agreed on a deal. That deal is now official with a unanimous NHL board ratification.

NHL board completes review of CBA approves the new Document. Done deal.

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John Shannon (@JSportsnet) January 09, 2013

The NHL board of governors have ratified the CBA #bn #nhl

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gary lawless (@garylawless) January 09, 2013

NHL governor inside the room via text: ``It's been ratified.''

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Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) January 09, 2013

The NHLPA now needs to ratify the deal. They will be meeting Friday-Saturday to vote on the agreement. Camps should start on Sunday.

The NHLPA now expects to hold its player vote on Friday and Saturday.

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Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 09, 2013

Also, CBA approved by #NHL. #NHLPA to wrap Saturday. Camps Sunday. @penguins

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Rob Rossi (@RobRossi_Trib) January 09, 2013