Concerns about the coronavirus pandemic have led to the cancellation of the remainder of the Ontario Hockey League regular season.
The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon by OHL Commissioner David Branch.
“In the interest of the safety of our players, officials, staff, fans and the general public, it’s been agreed that the cancellation of the remainder of the 2019-20 regular season is the proper course of action to take at this time,” Branch said. “We are continuing to monitor ongoing public health developments regarding COVID-19. When it is safe and we may resume play, we will advise on the status of the 2020 OHL Playoffs. We thank OHL players and their families, fans and partners for their continued patience and understanding throughout this challenging situation.”
The decision to scrap the remainder of the regular season was made after a meeting involving the league's Board of Governors and after consultation with medical professionals.
The OHL also confirmed that the 2020 draft will be held online on Saturday, April 4.
The order of selection will be as follows:
Final OHL regular season standings are based off each OHL team having played an equal number of regular season games (61 games)
NON-PLAYOFF TEAMS: 1. North Bay Battalion – 38 pts. 2. Niagara IceDogs – 42 pts.* 3. Sarnia Sting – 48 pts. 4. Soo Greyhounds – 56 pts.
PLAYOFF TEAMS: 5. Kingston Frontenacs – 42 pts.* 6. Hamilton Bulldogs – 56 pts. 7. Mississauga Steelheads – 59 pts. 8. Erie Otters – 61 pts. 9. Barrie Colts 62 pts. 10. Owen Sound Attack – 68 pts.** 11. Sudbury Wolves – 68 pts.** 12. Guelph Storm – 72 pts. 13. Oshawa Generals – 73 pts. 14. Windsor Spitfires – 76 pts.*** 15. Peterborough Petes – 76 pts.*** 16. Flint Firebirds – 80 pts. 17. Kitchener Rangers – 83 pts. 18. Saginaw Spirit – 85 pts. 19. London Knights – 90 pts. 20. Ottawa 67’s – 99 pts.