WHL Hurricanes Pause Activities with 14 Players on the COVID-19 Protocol List | The Canadian News

by

For
Personal
The Canadian Press

Posted on Jan 1, 2022 2:57 pm

Updated January 1, 2022 3:05 pm

The Lethbridge Hurricanes halted team activities on Saturday due to a COVID-19 outbreak, including their game at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

The Western Hockey League announced that Lethbridge has 14 players on the league’s COVID-19 protocol list because they tested positive for the virus or showed symptoms. Saturday’s game in Calgary and Sunday’s home game against Swift Current have been postponed.

Read more:

World Juniors Canceled in Edmonton, Red Deer Due to COVID-19 Cases

The pause in action also means there will be no single ice practice or off-ice training awaiting additional test results.

Trend stories

  • Applications are open for the COVID-19 benefit of $ 300 a week in most provinces and territories

  • Countries around the world celebrate New Year’s Eve as they look forward to a brighter 2022

Numerous junior hockey teams have been affected by the latest spike in cases. The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League announced Friday that it will extend its vacation until January 14 due to the increase in cases. The league was originally scheduled to resume on January 7 after beginning its hiatus on December 18.

The story continues below the ad.

The IIHF Junior World Championships in Alberta were canceled earlier this week due to cases involving multiple teams.

© 2022 The Canadian Press



Reference-globalnews.ca

Leave a Comment