31.1.     Conflicts of Interest.  No player shall, directly or
indirectly, loan money to or become surety or guarantor for any
umpire, referee, linesman, or similar official employed by the
league.

31.2.     Headings.  The headings, including all Article, Section
and subsection numbers, in this Agreement are solely for the
convenience of the parties, and shall not be deemed part of, or
considered in construing or interpreting, this Agreement.

31.3.     Time Periods.  Unless expressly stated to the contrary,
the specification of any time period in this Agreement shall
include any non-business days within such period, except that any
deadline falling on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal, Provincial or
Civil Holiday shall be deemed to fall on the following business
day.

31.4.     Exhibits.  All of the Exhibits hereto are an integral
part of this Agreement and of the agreement of the parties
hereto.


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

By:                                                              
     Name:     Robert W. Goodenow
     Title:    Executive Director and
               General Counsel

August ___, 1995


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

By:                                                              
     Name:     Gary B. Bettman
     Title:    Commissioner

August ___, 1995

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