Hockey Canada announced last week that it was canceling all sanctioned events until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Canadian Hockey League released a statement on the status of the 2020 Memorial Cup, which is currently scheduled to begin on May 22 in Kelowna, British Columbia.
The statement read:
“The Canadian Hockey League has been in regular communication with the Kelowna Host Organizing Committee for the 2020 Memorial Cup and they fully support the league’s decision to suspend play this season until further notice. The health and safety of all committee members, the players, fans, volunteers, and the community, is of vital importance. Together, in partnership with the Host Organizing Committee, the CHL will continue to monitor information and developments provided by local, provincial and federal health agencies. At this time it remains our hope that the event will continue as scheduled, however, more information will be shared as details around the balance of the 2019-20 season are determined as we work through these unprecedented circumstances.”
