Western Hockey League Statement on COVID-19 Testing Results
April 2, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release
Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League released today the following statement on COVID-19 testing results:
The WHL completed the eighth week of its return to play with eight positive test results for COVID-19 among the 897 tests administered across the WHL from March 27 through April 2, 2021.
In the Central Division, a total of 171 tests were administered for the Calgary Hitmen, Edmonton Oil Kings, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Medicine Hat Tigers and Red Deer Rebels from March 27 through April 2. Using private PCR testing provided by DynaLIFE, testing was administered once to all members of the team delegations in the Central Division.
In the East Division, a total of 93 tests were administered for the Saskatoon Blades, Swift Current Broncos and Winnipeg ICE from March 27 through April 2. Using private PCR testing provided by DynaLIFE, testing was administered once to all members of the team delegations of players and staff. The WHL is awaiting test results for the Brandon Wheat Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors, Prince Albert Raiders, and Regina Pats. A further update will be provided once these tests have been processed.
In the U.S. Division, a total of 467 tests were administered for the Everett Silvertips, Portland Winterhawks, Seattle Thunderbirds, Spokane Chiefs, and Tri-City Americans from March 27 through April 2. Using private antigen testing, members of the team delegations were tested three times.
In the B.C. Division, a total of 149 tests were administered for the Kamloops Blazers, Kelowna Rockets, Prince George Cougars, Vancouver Giants and Victoria Royals from March 27 through April 2. Using private PCR testing provided by DynaLIFE, testing was administered once to all members of the team delegations of players and staff. Seven positive test results for the Kelowna Rockets were returned, including three for Hockey Staff and four for players.
There was one positive test result returned for a WHL Official. That official has since tested a second time, with the results showing negative. The WHL Official has not skated a WHL game since March 20.
To date, the WHL has administered a total of 4,991 tests for COVID-19 from February 12 through April 2, 2021, with nine positive test results.
The WHL will continue to provide regular updates on COVID-19 testing results. The WHL will not be providing information on the identity of any individuals.
Western Hockey League Stories from April 2, 2021
- Bjorklund, Tigers Top Hitmen - Calgary Hitmen
- Special Teams Cost Americans in Loss to Winterhawks - Tri-City Americans
- Alexander Leads ICE to 3-0 Victory over Raiders - Winnipeg Ice
- WHL Announces Changes to Regular Season Games - WHL
- Raiders Shut Out By ICE - Prince Albert Raiders
- Western Hockey League Statement on COVID-19 Testing Results - WHL
- 2021 WHL Bantam Draft Tentatively Rescheduled for December - Red Deer Rebels
- Game Preview: Americans Look for Another Win against Winterhawks - Tri-City Americans
- Raiders Sign Max Hildebrand to WHL Standard Player Agreement - Prince Albert Raiders
- Pre Game Report Presented by Imperial Steel - ICE vs Raiders - April 1, 2021 - Winnipeg Ice
- Tigers Sign Dezainde - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Blades Hunt 8th Straight Win vs. Warriors - Saskatoon Blades
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Friday, April 2 at Medicine Hat - Calgary Hitmen
- Broncos Meet Banged up Raiders Looking for Back-To-Back Wins - Swift Current Broncos
- Hitmen vs Tigers Gameday Preview - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Tauros Helps Seattle by Silvertips, 2-1 - Everett Silvertips
- Wheat Kings Punish Pats 7-2 for Fifth Win in a Row - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Second Period Costs Cougars - Prince George Cougars
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