Hockey

OHL postpones Wolves' 2-game series vs. Greyhounds amid COVID-19 outbreak

The Ontario Hockey League on Monday announced that Sudbury's home games on Friday and Sunday against the Soo Greyhounds have been postponed as part of the continued suspension of team activities after 12 individuals tested positive for coronavirus.

3 junior contests shelved last week after 12 players tested positive for virus

The OHL on Monday postponed two Wolves games against Sault Ste. Marie for later this week after 12 players returned posted COVID-19 tests. (suddburywolves.com)

The Sudbury Wolves' COVID-19 outbreak has forced the cancellation of two more games.

The Ontario Hockey League announced Monday that Friday and Sunday's games against the visiting Soo Greyhounds have been postponed as part of the continued suspension of team activities due to 12 individuals testing positive for the virus.

The Wolves already had three games postponed last week: Wednesday at Sault Ste. Marie, Friday versus Barrie and Saturday at Barrie.

The OHL returned to play this season after the 2020-21 season was cancelled due to the pandemic.

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League was the only one of the three top major junior leagues to attempt a full campaign in 2020-21, but the season was interrupted by COVID-19outbreaks on numerous occasions.

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