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The BC Hockey League has put its season on ice again.The 18-team league announced Friday it has delayed the start of its regular season until March af.
“This commitment ensures WHL players will receive the opportunity to compete.”
At this late juncture, the Victoria Royals will take that abbreviated season, if it happens at all.
“It’s a great step forward and our players are excited by the [league announcement],” said Royals GM and head coach Dan Price.
But it means having to co-ordinate rules and restrictions across four provinces and two U.S. states.
“There’s a lot of heavy lifting, and a lot of work and detail, to go through with each of the [six] jurisdictions,” Price said.
“But the league has made the commitment to do so.”
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