By Canadian Press

Oilers cancel practice after defenceman Cody Ceci placed in COVID protocol

Nov 30, 2021 | 9:40 AM

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Cody Ceci has been placed in COVID-19 protocol.

The team said it cancelled practice Tuesday for “precautionary reasons.”

Edmonton has also placed veteran defenceman Duncan Keith on injured reserve after he suffered an upper-body injury against the Dallas Stars on Nov. 23.

Keith, 38, has five points (one goal, four assists) in 18 games with the Oilers this season.

Edmonton has recalled Markus Niemelainen from the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 30, 2021.

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