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The virus now seems to be taking over the world and while some believe it's an overreaction there are sporting events being cancelled or postponed across the World.
Hockey is also being affected.
Cancelled for remainder of the season in Europe:
All leagues in Austria, Germany, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia.
Others:
Czech Republic - Postponed until at least March 29th
Denmark - Postponed, being evaluated
Finland - Will finish the regular season - further TBD on day-to-day basis
France - Playoffs suspended until at least March 17th
GBR - Will go on as planned until further notice
Russia/KHL - All events over 5000 attendees have been banned ONLY in Moscow region.
Switzerland - Postponed until March 13th - likely facing a cancellation of playoffs
Sweden - Will finish regular season without fans, playoff decision to TBA.