INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — According to a statement posted to the ECHL website, both the ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) have reached an agreement on contracts, ending the strike that has been in effect since Dec. 26.

“This new agreement ratified by both the ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association significantly increases player compensation, improves health and safety, and delivers on new initiatives that are responsive to our players’ nee...