AHL and CHL follow NHL's lead and suspend operations

This just in, the two biggest development leagues in the hockey world, the AHL and the CHL (WHL, OHL, QMJHL) have suspended operations until further notice, citing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

The #CHL announces that the balance of the 2019-20 season and all hockey related activity shall be paused immediately until further notice.

STATEMENT ?: https://t.co/nI1HuSoAF7 pic.twitter.com/PapQjL99es
— CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) March 12, 2020

American Hockey League suspends play.

Details: https://t.co/EmR4AmMRdn pic.twitter.com/3nZu2fA2Kh
— AHL (@TheAHL) March 12, 2020

This news obviously follows earlier news that the NHL has decided to "pause" its season as well, also due to coronavirus outbreak concerns.

AHL and CHL follow NHL's lead and suspend operations

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