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European leagues forced to take action due to Covid-19 outbreak

March 11, 2020, 5:25 PM ET [0 Comments]
Aivis Kalnins
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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.
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