Western Hockey League Statement on COVID-19 Testing Results
April 30, 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 12th week of its return to play with zero positive test results for COVID-19 among the 786 tests administered across the WHL from April 25 through April 30, 2021.
In the Central Division, a total of 159 tests were administered for the Calgary Hitmen, Edmonton Oil Kings, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Medicine Hat Tigers and Red Deer Rebels from April 25 through April 30. Using private PCR testing provided by DynaLIFE, testing was administered once to all members of the team delegations of players and staff.
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 April 25 through April 30. Using private antigen testing, members of the team delegations for Everett, Portland, Seattle and Spokane were tested three times. Tri-City was tested twice using private antigen testing and once using PCR testing.
In the B.C. Division, a total of 141 tests were administered for the Kamloops Blazers, Kelowna Rockets, Prince George Cougars, Vancouver Giants and Victoria Royals from April 25 through April 30. Using private PCR testing provided by DynaLIFE, testing was administered once to all members of the team delegations of players and staff.
To date, the WHL has administered a total of 9,006 tests for COVID-19 from February 12 through April 30, 2021, with 14 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 30, 2021
- Oil Kings Thump Hitmen, Win Fifth Straight - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Western Hockey League Statement on COVID-19 Testing Results - WHL
- Game Day Hub: April 30 - Portland Winterhawks
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Friday, April 30 vs. Edmonton - Calgary Hitmen
- Rockets Down Giants - Kelowna Rockets
- A Late Third Period Comeback Leads Rockets over Giants - Vancouver Giants
- Rebels Fall Just Short Despite Spirited Effort - Red Deer Rebels
- Tigers Take One from the Canes - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Zimmerman's Winner Leads Hitmen over Rebels in OT - Calgary Hitmen
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