Hartford Wolf Pack goaltender Igor Shesterkin during practice at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, on Nov. 14, 2019. Credit: Bill Mercey
While the NHL continues to strategize on how to resume games, its top minor-league affiliate has cancelled the rest of its season and playoffs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outgoing AHL president and chief executive officer David Andrews announced on Monday the league’s board of governors voted to cancel the remainder of its regular season and the 2020 Calder Cup Playoffs.
“After a lengthy review process, the American Hockey League has determined that the resumption and completion of the 2019-20 season is not feasible in light of current conditions,” the 31-team league said in a statement.