A Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoff game has been postponed as a precaution, with league officials citing concern over the ongoing health situation involving COVID-19.
Game 1 of the best-of-seven North Division playoff series between the Quality Foods Oceanside Generals and Campbell River Storm was scheduled for tonight (March 10) at ParksvilleB次元官网网址檚 Oceanside Place. Reports indicate the game has been pushed back to March 14.
BC Hockey chief executive officer Barry Petrachenko said the extra precautionary measure was taken in consultation with BC Hockey.
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Currently no player or staff member on either team has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (coronavirus), however several players are self-isolating for influenza-like symptoms on the recommendation of public health officials.
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Petrachenko said the VIJHL, in consultation with BC Hockey and Island Health, is taking the necessary measures and being extremely cautious.
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No other league playoff games or provincial hockey championships have been postponed.
B次元官网网址淏C Hockey is working closely with Hockey Canada and the provincial and regional health authorities to monitor all situations daily,B次元官网网址� said Petrachenko.
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