Coronavirus: B.C. Hockey League announces tentative December start date

The B.C. Hockey League has announced a tentative start date for its 2020-21 season as the COVID-19 crisis continues.

On Friday, the junior-A league, which generally starts its regular season in September, said game play will start on Dec. 1, pending approval from the provincial health office.

The 18-team league cancelled the rest of its season on March 13 because of coronavirus concerns.

It also aligns with the NHL’s plans to start its 2020-21 season.

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A full BCHL schedule will be announced later.

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“The reality is that, for us to be able to operate, we need to have fans in our buildings,” said chairman of the board Graham Fraser.

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The league added that teams will be able to hold extended training camps as of Sept. 8, under current restrictions on mass gatherings and physical-distancing.