Two ICE Players being tested for COVID-19
Two Ice players tested for COVID-19 https://t.co/auSZDrdpt9
— Mike Sawatzky (@sawa14) March 15, 2020
According to Mike Sawatzky at the Winnipeg Free Press, two players on the Winnipeg ICE are being tested for COVID-19 after showing symptoms for the new coronavirus. Both players have been in self-isolation for a couple of days and the remainder of the team has been allowed to return home. It’s important for us to state that neither player has tested positive for the virus and if the tests come back negative they will also be allowed to return home.
WHL clubs send players home
UPDATE: Edmonton #OilKings players will be returning home as @TheWHL Regular Season remains on pause due to COVID-19. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/6YUcdiKH6O pic.twitter.com/EmTFB0ZTUC
— Edmonton Oil Kings (@EdmOilKings) March 15, 2020
Kelowna Rockets players will be returning home as the Western Hockey League Regular Season remains on pause due to COVID-19.
— Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) March 15, 2020
An update regarding COVID-19 #YQL #WHLCanes pic.twitter.com/F3QE1ICyb2
— x-Lethbridge Hurricanes (@WHLHurricanes) March 15, 2020
— x-Medicine Hat Tigers (@tigershockey) March 15, 2020
COVID-19 update… pic.twitter.com/6Q5PHKAbUO
— Red Deer Rebels (@Rebelshockey) March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update ? pic.twitter.com/w6FIPZ8U6a
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) March 15, 2020
The latest regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
MORE: https://t.co/oIK7py5yP1 pic.twitter.com/KWBVGsUI0C
— Saskatoon Blades (@BladesHockey) March 15, 2020
Confirmed: Chiefs are beginning to send players home as the league’s season remains suspended. League and team execs meeting Tuesday. #WHL
— Kevin Dudley (@k_dudley) March 15, 2020
The Swift Current Broncos have issued the following COVID-19 update. pic.twitter.com/N1OptLl6xj
— Swift Current Broncos (@SCBroncos) March 15, 2020
The Edmonton Oil Kings, Kelowna Rockets, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Medicine Hat Tigers, Red Deer Rebels, Regina Pats, Saskatoon Blades, Spokane Chiefs, and Swift Current Broncos have all made the decision to send their players home amid COVID-19 concerns. They join the above-named Winnipeg ICE, as well as the Everett Silvertips, Kamloops Blazers and Prince George Cougars as teams we know have sent their players home. The WHL Board of Governors are expected to meet on Tuesday to discuss the future of the season.
Hitmen to provide compensation for part-time staff
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation has announced a compensation program for part-time employees, adopting a income-bridge support program.
Details ➡️ https://t.co/RJls3VTVEw pic.twitter.com/sK5xo3YuOx
— x – Calgary Hitmen (@WHLHitmen) March 15, 2020
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, which owns the Calgary Hitmen, has announced a compensation program for part-time staff who are being left without work because of the shutdown of the WHL and NHL seasons after initially saying they wouldn’t be providing compensations. Oilers Entertainment Group, which owns the Edmonton Oil Kings, announced similar plans on Saturday.
