CHL Cancels 2020 Playoffs and Memorial Cup
March 23, 2020 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) News Release
Toronto, ON - On March 12, 2020, in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), in association with our three regional leagues the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), made the decision to pause our season and last week officially cancelled all remaining regular season games.
We have continued to monitor the latest updates and advice from all public health agencies and medical experts, and worked tirelessly to determine a scenario by which the balance of our season could be played. Unfortunately, given the troubling state of our global climate and public welfare, there is still too much risk and uncertainty to move forward in good conscience.
With that in mind, CHL President Dan MacKenzie and Commissioners David Branch, Gilles Courteau, and Ron Robison have made the difficult decision to cancel the OHL, QMJHL, and WHL playoffs, and along with the support of Kia Canada as the presenting sponsor, to cancel the 2020 Memorial Cup which was scheduled to be held in Kelowna, B.C., May 22-31, 2020.
The CHL, WHL, OHL, and QMJHL all take great pride in providing the best environment for our players both on and off the ice with health and safety for them, and all stakeholders of our game, at the forefront.
We look forward with hope that next season will provide new opportunity to celebrate, and that the Memorial Cup will be presented at our prestigious national championship, hosted by the OHL in May, 2021.
Ontario Hockey League Stories from March 23, 2020
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- Statement from Steelheads Owner & President Elliott Kerr - Brampton Steelheads
- Game Cancellation Ticket Policy - Oshawa Generals
- 2020 OHL Playoffs & Memorial Cup Cancelled - Owen Sound Attack
- Ontario Hockey League Announces Cancellation of 2020 OHL Playoffs - Erie Otters
- Statement from Spirit President and Managing Partner, OHL Chairman of the Board of Governors Craig Goslin - Saginaw Spirit
- OHL Announces Cancellation of 2020 OHL Playoffs - Flint Firebirds
- Canadian Hockey League Cancels 2020 Playoffs and Memorial Cup - Peterborough Petes
- COVID-19 Concerns Force Cancellation of Entire OHL Season Including Playoffs - Ottawa 67's
- Ontario Hockey League Announces Cancellation of 2020 OHL Playoffs - Oshawa Generals
- Ontario Hockey League Announces Cancellation of 2020 OHL Playoffs - OHL
- CHL Cancels 2020 Playoffs and Memorial Cup - OHL
- Kiana Scott Hopes to Inspire as First Female OHL Scout - Erie Otters
- Despite Pause on Season, Attack Looking Forward to the Draft - Owen Sound Attack
- Spirit Captain Damien Giroux Signs with Minnesota Wild - Saginaw Spirit
- Attack Announce Ticket Policy for 2019-20 Cancelled Games - Owen Sound Attack
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