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WHL postpones upcoming Hurricanes games

Jan 4, 2022 | 3:04 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Western Hockey League announced Tuesday that multiple games which include the Lethbridge Hurricanes will be postponed due to COVID-19.

Team activities are being paused for the Edmonton Oil Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors, and Red Deer Rebels as a result of multiple players and staff being added to the WHL COVID-19 Protocol List due to exhibiting symptoms or having tested positive for COVID19.

As a result of the pausing team activities for the three Clubs listed above, the following five WHL Regular Season Games have been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date:

Friday, January 7:

  • Moose Jaw at Lethbridge
  • Edmonton at Red Deer

Saturday, January 8:

  • Moose Jaw at Medicine Hat
  • Lethbridge at Red Deer

Sunday, January 9:

  • Edmonton at Medicine Hat

β€œThe WHL is working in consultation with the WHL Chief Medical Officer regarding the matter concerning the Edmonton Oil Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors, and Red Deer Rebels,” the release states.

Additional test results are pending and the WHL will provide further information when it is available.