The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is suspending its season as a result of COVID-19.
A statement from the League states, “CHL President Dan MacKenzie with Commissioners David Branch, Gilles Courteau, and Ron Robison have been monitoring the situation in regards to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) including what local, provincial, and federal health agencies have recommended. Following consultation with medical professionals and meetings today among the CHL Executive Council, and regional league Board of Governors, the CHL announces that the balance of the 2019-20 season and all hockey activity shall be paused immediately until further notice.”
This affects teams including the Moncton Wildcats, Saint John Sea Dogs, Halifax Mooseheads, Acadie Bathurst Titan, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and the Charlottetown Islanders.
The #CHL and the #QMJHL announce that the balance of the 2019-20 season and all hockey related activity shall be paused immediately until further notice.
STATEMENT: https://t.co/PjxxvqoNCU pic.twitter.com/nVJzdFmmAP
— QMJHL (@QMJHL) March 12, 2020
The National Basketball League of Canada also announced today they are also suspending basketball operations until further notice.
A statement from the organization says, “NBL Canada is committed to the health and safety of our players, officials, fans, staff and general public. The league will continue to closely monitor the latest updates from public health agencies daily and assess the situation accordingly.”
This affects teams including the Moncton Magic, Island Storm and the Halifax Hurricanes.
NBLC Suspends Remainder of 2019-20 Season Until Further Notice https://t.co/QemNfVYKlh
— NBL Canada (@NBLCanada) March 12, 2020
