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Daily Dose of the DUB: WHL delays season start, Wheat Kings unveil new jersey, and more

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Pandemic forces another delay to WHL season

It was announced on Tuesday afternoon that due to the current public health restrictions in place, the WHL would not be in a position to start its regular season on January 8th as planned. The board of governors will meet in January to discuss potential start dates.

“We continue to make every effort to get our season started, but our first priority has always been the health and safety of our players, and everyone associated with the WHL,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “Given the public health restrictions that are currently in effect, we are not in a position to determine a new target date for our season. We will continue to consult with health authorities to determine when it is safe and responsible to get our season started.”

Wheat Kings unveil new jerseys

The Brandon Wheat Kings announced they are going to have new jerseys in time for the 2020-21 WHL season when it begins. The new jerseys feature more prominent striping as well as three spikes of wheat along the bottom part of the jersey.

Svejkovsky off to eCup Championship finals

With 5-3 and 4-2 victories over the Mississauga Steelheads Ty Colins, Lukas Svejkovsky and the Medicine Hat Tigers are off to the finals of the Memorial eCup. The semi-finals were played in a best of three format with the winner advancing to take on the winner of the series between Acadie-Bathurst and Saint John.