Maritime QMJHL teams are eager to return to action this month or next, but sports (games) are not allowed in two-of-three Maritime provinces right now due to COVID-19 restrictions

The QMJHL has announced several scenarios for a return to gameplay in January, all of which will be pending approval from public health officials in each province.

There are two possibilities for how the resumption of junior hockey games could look.

The Mooseheads say that the employee who has COVID-19 has not been in contact with any players or hockey staff, but decided to delay as an 'extreme' caution.

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League said all Voltigeurs players and hockey staff are being isolated and tested.

Isabelle Charest, the junior education minister responsible for sports, announced the government will inject $70 million to help offset costs and losses in revenue.

The league says continuing play in Quebec became almost impossible with six of 12 teams located in red zones, where organized sport is prohibited.

The Sherbrooke Phoenix announced Thursday that eight members of their organization have tested positive.

The 2020-21 QMJHL season started last week.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced an early end to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League season, leaving many wondering when they’ll be able to see hockey again that’s not on their television set.