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Rockets issue statement supporting CHL鈥檚 call to suspend season due to COVID-19

The Canadian Hockey League suspended all three leagues Thursday afternoon
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Bruce Hamilton, owner and general manager sits with Lorne Frey, director of player personnel of the 麻豆精选 Rockets. (Photo: Marissa Baecker/麻豆精选 Rockets Images)

The 麻豆精选 Rockets have released an official statement in response to the Canadian Hockey League鈥檚 decision to suspend the remaining games of the WHL season.

On Thursday, the CHL joined various other sports leagues in pausing league games until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic.

鈥淥ur organization will have more information for season ticket holders and ticket buyers in the near future,鈥 reads the statement. 鈥淲e appreciate your understanding during these unprecedented events.

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On March 11, the NBA suspended play for the rest of the season. Following throughout Thursday, the NHL and other various sports leagues (KIJHL, MLB, PGA), followed suit and paused play for the remainder of the season while the COVID-19 pandemic is assessed.

The Canadian Hockey League announced that the balance of the 2019-20 season will be paused until further notice.

The 2020 Memorial Cup in 麻豆精选, starting in just over 70 days, has not yet been assessed by the CHL.

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