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Coronavirus: NHL suspends season, starting with Thursday’s games

What seemed inevitable became official Thursday morning: the NHL is suspending play over concerns about the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

“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 2019u201120 season beginning with tonight’s games,” the league said in a news release.

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“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.