Video conference call

Video conference call is a means by which meetings can take place with those involved being in different locations.
In terms of sports video conference calls can be used for conducting league business in place of a "face-to-face" or "in person".
The use of this technology was somewhat common by the 2010's but became much more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic in the early 2020's as in person meetings became impractical if not unlawful due to restrictions in place in many areas as a result of the pandemic.
As it relates to the sport of ice hockey a video conference call is frequently used for disciplinary hearings with the Department of Player Safety when a player or players are facing the possibility of at least a 3 game suspension as in provisions of the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement. 
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