The SJHL playoffs suspended following directive from Hockey Canada

REGINA -- The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoffs have been suspended following a directive from Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League amid concerns over COVID-19.

SJHL team the Estevan Bruins said in a Tweet that it supports this decision.

Statement from the Estevan Bruins regarding the announcement from @HockeyCanada and the #SJHL.

The decision affects all Hockey Canada-sanctioned events, including national championships, effective Friday, March 13, 2020. pic.twitter.com/f0lfsdMzow

— Estevan Bruins (@estevanbruins) March 13, 2020

The team had previously announced the postponement of a playoff game against the Melfort Mustangs, scheduled for Friday.

The SJHL was in its first round of playoffs.

Effective Friday, March 13th, all games, and hockey-related activity have been cancelled, until further notice.https://t.co/ydja0oDynX pic.twitter.com/xl0EA7IyYs

— SJHL (@theSJHL) March 13, 2020

#CJHLHockey announces cancellation, until further notice, of 2020 season due to COVID-19 pandemic. Details: https://t.co/uJFumE1VzM - @THEMHL - @LHJAAAQ - @TheCCHL - @OJHLOfficial - @NOJHL - @SIJHL - @mjhlhockey - @theSJHL - @TheAJHL - @GoBCHL pic.twitter.com/kKDRIVfT29

— CJHL (@cjhlhockey) March 13, 2020