The Ontario Hockey League has announced the cancellation of the 2020 playoffs.

The CHL also announced the cancellation of the 2020 Memorial Cup that was scheduled to be held in Kelowna, BC from May 22-31.

Both the J. Ross Robertson Cup and the Memorial Cup will not be awarded this season.

In a statement the league says following consultation with the CHL’s Board of Directors as well as the OHL’s Board of Governors, it was determined that extreme precautions must be taken in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

They continue to monitor the public health developments, but given the troubling state of our global climate and public welfare, officials say there is still too much risk and uncertainty to move forward in good conscience.

“This is a very difficult decision,” said OHL Commissioner David Branch. “In times like this, the safety of our players, officials, staff, fans and the general public is paramount.

“The environment that we currently find ourselves in is much more important than the game of hockey, and we all have a part to play in getting through these difficult times together. At the appropriate time, when it is safe to do so, our players look forward to returning to the ice in our passionate hockey communities to assist in the overall healing process.”

 

 

(Photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images)

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