The American Hockey League has joined the NHL and other prominent U.S. sports leagues in suspending its season Thursday due to concerns over the coronavirus.
The Wolves were scheduled to play three home games this weekend, beginning Friday, but those matchups have been postponed until at least May 1. The team cited recommendations from Gov. Pritzker and top health officials in announcing all remaining home games will be suspended.
On recommendations from Gov. Pritzker and leading health officials, we are postponing our remaining home games.https://t.co/OWsRchCbN3#WeAreTheWolves pic.twitter.com/ghSEoSomUV
— Chicago Wolves (@Chicago_Wolves) March 12, 2020
“Governor Pritzker has been working with leading public health experts to determine the best courses of action to prevent the further spread of COVID-19,” Wolves chairman Don Levin said in a statement. “We believe whole-heartedly in Gov. Pritzker’s recommendations and will do everything we can to keep this coronavirus from spreading.”
As recently as Wednesday, the Wolves were anticipating playing this weekend. They sent a news release explaining the precautions at Allstate Arena, stressing the Village of Rosemont’s prevention strategies.
The announcement says the team is working on “procedures to determine the best way to deliver credits and refunds to people who have purchased tickets for these postponed game.” It also recommends season ticket holders contact account representatives immediately.
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