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AHL begins BIG first step to returning next season

The American Hockey League has established their return to play task force to help prep for the 2020-21 season. The official task force was confirmed by the league on Monday afternoon with a diverse group of individuals in the hockey world. The task force has one NHL owner, five NHL General Managers, one AHL owner, and five AHL team executives.

AHL 2020-21 Strategic Return to Play Task Force

David Andrews, Chairman

Mark Chipman – Chairman and Governor, Winnipeg Jets

Kyle Dubas – General Manager, Toronto Maple Leafs

Ken Holland – General Manager and President of Hockey Operations, Edmonton Oilers

David Poile – General Manager and President of Hockey Operations, Nashville Predators

Don Sweeney – General Manager, Boston Bruins

Steve Yzerman – Executive Vice President and General Manager, Detroit Red Wings

Jeff Barrett – Chief Executive Officer, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Tera Black – Chief Operating Officer, Charlotte Checkers

Jim Brooks – Co-Owner, Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Todd Frederickson – President, Iowa Wild

Mike Ostrowski – President and Chief Operating Officer, Cleveland Monsters

Matt Savant – President, Business Operations, San Diego Gulls

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The league will rely on strategic leadership from the task force regarding all aspects of the game.