WHL Announces Postponement of WHL Regular Season Game Between Portland and Tri-City
December 29, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release
Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today the postponement of tonight's WHL Regular Season Game between the Portland Winterhawks and Tri-City Americans due to goaltenders on both Clubs entering WHL COVID-19 Protocols and sustaining injuries.
The WHL is working in consultation with the WHL Chief Medical Officer regarding the players entered into WHL COVID-19 Protocols. The WHL will provide further information when it is available.
Information regarding the rescheduling of tonight's game will be provided at a later date.
The health and safety of all WHL participants is the top priority for the WHL. In order to reduce the risk of exposure to and transmission of COVID-19, the WHL requires all WHL roster players, hockey operations staff, and other team and League office personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Health Canada approved vaccine.
In accordance with WHL policy, the WHL will not be providing comment or identifying individuals concerned.
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