By Canadian Press

Western Hockey League’s East Division set to play season in Regina hub

Feb 12, 2021 | 1:24 PM

CALGARY – The Western Hockey League says it has approval from the Saskatchewan government to play a 24-game East Division season in a hub in Regina starting next month.

Friday’s announcement means three of the WHL’s four divisions are now cleared to start play during the COVID-19 pandemic, with only the B.C. Division lacking permission.

Seven teams in Manitoba and Saskatchewan – the Moose Jaw Warriors, Prince Albert Raiders, Regina Pats, Saskatoon Blades, Swift Current Broncos, Brandon Wheat Kings and Winnipeg Ice – will open play at the Brandt Centre in Regina on March 12.

Each team will play a 24-game season and no fans will be in attendance.

Players and staff will begin self-quarantining on Feb. 20 and will report to Regina on Feb. 27 for an additional quarantine period and testing. They must have a second negative COVID-19 test to engage in any team activity.

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The WHL says it will have a weekly testing strategy during the season. If a club has one or more players or staff test positive, the club must suspend activities for a minimum of 14 days.

The WHL also says fans can look forward to the launch of a brand-new live streaming service that will deliver the excitement of WHL hockey straight to their homes. Details on the new WHL Live will be announced soon.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 12, 2021.

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