Nhl/nhlpa performance-enhancing substances program - NHL Forum

VanCan · 11-04-2008, 02:35 AM

Found this interesting,

Every team has had an in-person orientation session on the program and distribution of informational materials that describe all relevant aspects of the program.

TESTING PROCEDURES:

Following their orientation session on the program, every NHL player will be subject to up to three "no-notice" tests from the start of training camp through the end of the Regular Season. Testing is conducted as follows: 10 teams will be subject to one no-notice test, 10 teams will be subject to two no-notice tests and 10 teams will be subject to three no-notice tests.

SAMPLE-COLLECTING AUTHORITY: Comprehensive Drug Testing, Long Beach California

TEST LABORATORY: INRS-Institute Armand-Frappier, Laval Quebec

DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES:

Positive tests for performance-enhancing substances will result in mandatory discipline as follows: For the first positive test, a 20-game suspension without pay and mandatory referral to the NHLPA/NHL Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health Program for evaluation, education and possible treatment. For the second positive test, a 60-game suspension without pay. For the third positive test, a permanent suspension. A player receiving a third positive test and a permanent suspension from play in the League will, however, be eligible to apply for reinstatement after two years. The application would be considered by the Committee.

PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES LIST:
http://www.wada-ama.org/rtecontent/d...20_Sept_08.pdf

Wonder how many players still use some sort of enhancement and haven't gotten caught?

Jayzhockey · 11-04-2008, 01:30 PM

Here's a few problems with the PED testing that is currently done in the NHL...

-Most steroid use in proffesional sports is done in the of season. With players not being tested in the off-season, this is going to be time when steroid use would be most prominant. Hard to catch when you don't test.

- Rigs used to assist players in passing urine tests are not banned.

- Players do not get tested for stimulants. Amphetamines, sometimes called "speed" or "uppers," are central nervous system stimulant drugs that increase alertness, self-confidence and concentration, and decrease appetite while creating a feeling of increased energy. Ex/ Dexadrine or Benzadrine

- Human Growth Hormon is not picked up by the blood test administered.

- Players do not get tested during the playoffs.

We would be nieve to think it doesn't happen , but there are still large holes to fill to completely rid it from the NHL and proffessional sports.