PITTSBURGH (KDKA) –The NHL has suspended the season because of Coronavirus concerns.
“The @NHL pauses 2019-20 season.”
The league released a statement through Commissioner Gary Bettman.
“In light of ongoing developments resulting from the coronavirus, and after consulting with medical experts and convening a conference call of the Board of Governors, the National Hockey League is announcing today that it will pause the 2019 20 season beginning with tonight’s games.
“The NHL has been attempting to follow the mandates of health experts and local authorities, while preparing for any possible developments without taking premature or unnecessary measures.