CHL, WHL and Raiders all have their seasons paused to COVID-19
As expected, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) has postponed all operations due to COVID-19 “until further notice.”
The CHL announced all three of its leagues, including the Western Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, have all suspended their games.
“Following a conference call with the WHL Board of Governors, the Western Hockey League is announcing today that it will pause the 2019-20 WHL season, effective immediately,” WHL Commissioner Ron Robison said in a statement. “The WHL takes the safety of our players, officials, staff, fans, and everyone associated with the WHL very seriously. We will continue to monitor ongoing public health developments regarding COVID-19. Our goal is to return to play when it is safe and reasonable to do so.
“We thank WHL fans and partners for your patience and understanding as we navigate this unprecedented time.”