The NHL on Thursday announced it has suspended play due to the coronavirus pandemic, and hours later the American Hockey League did the same. The decisions come a day after the NBA suspended its season after a member of the Utah Jazz tested positive for the virus.
Earlier Thursday, the NHL advised clubs to refrain from conducting morning skates, practices or team meetings. League officials were set to meet during the day to discuss how the league would go forward.
The league has asked teams to identify open arena dates through July, according to multiple media reports, meaning the season might be resumed.