By The Canadian Press

NHL meetings

NHL suspends practices as league meets over COVID-19 Thursday morning

Mar 12, 2020 | 9:06 AM

All NHL clubs have been advised not to conduct morning skates, practices or team meetings amid efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19.

The NHL says it will have an announcement later today about the future of its season.

The move came after the NBA suspended its schedule last night following the revelation a player for the Utah Jazz tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

The NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks said yesterday they would play upcoming home games behind closed doors and without fans after state and local officials instituted bans on large gatherings of people.

There are 10 games on tonight’s NHL schedule, including in Montreal, Toronto and Calgary.

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(The Canadian Press)