One more Germany player tests positive
The IIHF announces that one additional player on Team Germany has tested positive for COVID-19 at the World Junior Championship. That player must remain in quarantine until at least Jan. 4.
The Canadian Press
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EDMONTON — Germany won't have nine players available for its first two games at the world junior hockey championship because of COVID-19 protocols.
A release by the International Ice Hockey Federation on Thursday indicates nine players will be in quarantine when Germany plays Finland on Friday and Canada on Saturday at Rogers Place.
One German player tested positive since the most recent tournament update earlier this week and will remain in quarantine until at least Jan. 4.