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By Earl Seitz

WHL

WHL cancels remainder of regular season

Mar 18, 2020 | 11:02 AM

KAMLOOPS — Western Hockey League Commissioner Ron Robison announced today the conclusion of the 2019-20 WHL Regular Season.

Following a meeting with the WHL Board of Governors and consultation with medical professionals it was determined that the remaining 54 games on the 2019-20 WHL Regular Season schedule will be cancelled and not played.

“The WHL takes the safety of our players, officials, staff, fans, and everyone associated with the WHL very seriously,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “Given the ongoing public health developments regarding COVID-19, we deemed it necessary to cancel the remaining games on the 2019-20 WHL Regular Season Schedule.

“We will continue to monitor ongoing public health developments regarding COVID-19. We will make every effort possible to conduct the 2020 WHL Playoffs at a later date. We thank WHL fans and partners for your patience and understanding during these challenging times.”

The final standings for the 2019-20 WHL Regular Season are determined by using win percentage for all Clubs.

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The Kamloops Blazers, who had five games remaining in the cancelled regular season, had already clinched the B.C. Division.

The Blazers will finish third in the Western Conference behind Portland and Everett.

Based on the original playoff format, if there are playoffs, the Blazers would meet the Kelowna Rockets in the first round.