Paris (AFP)
The 2020/2021 edition of the Ice Hockey Champions League (CHL) has been canceled due to uncertainties related to the novel coronavirus epidemic, competition organizers said in a statement.
"Taking into account the situation, the Board of the CHL came to the difficult conclusion that playing the 2020/2021 season was not possible neither for the organizers nor for the participating clubs, either from an operational point of view. economic, "CHL President Peter Zahner told a video press conference.
"The health and safety of all teams is our number one priority, and due to current developments in the health situation, we are unfortunately unable to guarantee that everyone will be able to return home in good health and without suffering. quarantine measures, regardless of the protection protocols that we might put in place, "he added.
The Hockey Champions League was to bring together 32 European teams from 12 different countries, including the Brûleurs de loups of Grenoble.
The start of the competition, scheduled for October 6, had already had to be postponed due to the pandemic.
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