Canadian Hockey League issues statement on Memorial Cup
The CHL has issued a statement regarding the 2020 Memorial Cup.
STATEMENT ? | https://t.co/DmXKKfSras pic.twitter.com/lsdxmTzdKw
— The WHL (@TheWHL) March 13, 2020
The CHL has issued the following statement on the status of the 2020 Memorial Cup slated to be hosted in Kelowna starting May 22nd:
“The Canadian Hockey League has been in regular communication with the Kelowna Host Organizing Committee for the 2020 Memorial Cup and they fully support the league’s decision to suspend play this season until further notice. The health and safety of all committee members, the players, fans, volunteers, and the community, is of vital importance. Together, in partnership with the Host Organizing Committee, the CHL will continue to monitor information and developments provided by local, provincial and federal health agencies. At this time it remains our hope that the event will continue as scheduled, however more information will be shared as details around the balance of the 2019-20 season are determined as we work through these unprecedented circumstances.”
WHL to meet on Tuesday to discuss COVID-19 plan
WHL to meet Tuesday to formulate COVID-19 plan https://t.co/mCmKlXZleG pic.twitter.com/PAjPxZl9wr
— The Daily Courier (@KelownaCourier) March 13, 2020
According to a report in The Daily Courier in Kelowna, the WHL will be meeting on Tuesday, March 17 to discuss their COVID-19 plan. According to an interview the Courier did with Kelowna Rockets general manager Bruce Hamilton the board of governors will have a discussion on Tuesday but any decision will come down to local health authorities.
Rockets cancel awards ceremony
The Kelowna Rockets 2019-2020 Awards Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2020, has been cancelled.
If you have purchased tickets, please contact Anne-Marie Hamilton at 250-979-0853 or emailing annyh@kelownarockets.com for a refund.
— Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) March 13, 2020
The Kelowna Rockets canceled their 2019-20 Awards Ceremony which was supposed to take place next Sunday.
Royals postpone Suits Up Auction
Due to the recent decision to pause our season, auctions for the WHL Suits Up night jerseys have also been postponed until a later date. We will communicate additional info as matters progress. pic.twitter.com/PMGDGSVxqm
— Victoria Royals (@victoriaroyals) March 13, 2020
The Victoria Royals have postponed the auction on their WHL Suits Up to Promote Organ Donation to a later date due to the WHL season being put on pause
McDonald announces retirement
Ian McDonald (Tri-City, 2000-2006) has retired, according to the website of his club, Selb (Germany, Oberliga Süd). 50 GP, 24+59, alternate captain. Led league in assists, second in points.
— MacBeth Report (@MacBethReport) March 14, 2020
Ian McDonald (329 GP, 72 G, 145 A with the Tri-City Americans from 2000-2006) announced his retirement on Friday. After graduating from the WHL, McDonald would play 14 more seasons in 10 different countries in his career.
