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It was announced today that the Rockford IceHogs’ season would not continue, do to the AHL not finishing their season due to COVID-19.
No, they didn’t miss the playoffs, and it doesn’t even matter if they were ready for a chance at the Calder Cup. Multiple news outlets have reported the AHL has canceled the remainder of 2019-2020. Chicago’s AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs are done for the year.
This is the opposite of the NHL which is actively trying to complete the 2019-2020 season.
It was reported by SportsNet that money was a driving issue for the decision.