The OJHL announced this morning modifications to its rules for a return to play. The rules closely follow the modifications made by the OHL to follow guidelines from the province of Ontario.
OJHL games will begin in early-January.
The regulations include:
• Elimination of post-whistle scrums or altercations.
• No body contact.
• All OJHL team officials, volunteers and support staff agree they will comply with all laws of Ontario, the municipality and Regional Public Health Authority where the game is being played.
• Enforcement of all players wearing an approved “bubble” face mask and facial covering.
• The number of players allowed to dress as well as bench seating requirements will depend on the facility structure and Public Health Unit.
• Masks mandated to be worn at all times in dressing rooms and other common areas in and around the building.
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfectant process in frequent, high touch areas.
• Team benches must be disinfected at the end of each period.
“Our league staff and our teams have been incredibly focused, supportive, disciplined and patient throughout this approval process with our member partners – one marked by ever-changing and difficult conditions during a pandemic,” said OJHL Commissioner Marty Savoy. “We have worked co-operatively and tirelessly with our partners at the Ontario Hockey Federation and the Ontario Hockey Association and look forward to our players resuming game play under these approved regulations.”
