2020-2021 WHL regular season to consist of 24 games

Jan 9, 2021 | 10:33 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – There will be a 2020-2021 regular season for Western Hockey League (WHL) players.

The league’s Board of Governors has made a commitment to ensure the playing of a regular season this year, which will consist of 24 games.

The start date will be determined once final approval has been received from health authorities in each provincial and state jurisdiction.

“The Western Hockey League is committed to providing a season for WHL players,” said league commissioner Ron Robison, in a release.

“This commitment ensures WHL players will receive the opportunity to compete at the highest level in the system and continue to pursue their hockey goals in the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players.”

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The original plan was to begin the WHL regular season January 8, 2021. However, that plan was scrapped back in December.

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Additionally, the 2021 draft, which was scheduled for May, has been switched to take place in December.

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All models and schedule formats are being considered for the shortened, 24-game 2020-2021 regular season.

by Justin Goulet