NHL adds meldonium to banned substances list
Following the lead of the World Anti-Doping Agency, the NHL has added meldonium to its list of banned substances.
Deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the addition in an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday. It was first reported by the Russian news agency Tass.
The change goes into effect for the upcoming season. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association had to agree to add meldonium to its list of prohibited substances, as with any changes to the performance-enhancing drug program.
Daly says that decision was made for the same reason WADA banned meldonium on Jan. 1.