WHL Announces Pausing of Team Activities
Published on January 7, 2022 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Western Hockey League announced today the pausing of team activities for 15 clubs including the Calgary Hitmen as result of multiple staff and players exhibiting symptoms or testing positive for COVID-19.
At this time, all team activities have been paused, including on-ice practices and off-ice training. The following games have been postponed:
Tuesday, January 11 - Calgary at Regina
Wednesday, January 12 - Calgary at Moose Jaw
"The WHL and our member Clubs remain fully committed to playing through the 68-game WHL Regular Season schedule and Playoffs," commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. "As we work through the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our priority continues to be to deliver a world[1]class development experience for WHL players, staff, and officials, and to do so in a safe and healthy manner. On behalf of the entire WHL, I wish to thank WHL fans and WHL corporate partners everywhere for their patience as we work to reschedule games in the coming weeks."
The Club will be following the COVID-19 protocol set out by the WHL and will be working with them and Alberta Health Services on next steps.
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