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NHL sent memo to teams indicating facilities could re-open in May, source says

The Northwell Ice Center in Eisenhower Park is seen on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

The NHL’s pro-active plan to potentially resume its season now has more of a definitive timeline.

A source confirmed the league sent a memo to its franchises and players on Wednesday indicating that team facilities could re-open in mid- to late-May if there are continued positive indicators in the effort to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.

TSN’s Frank Seravalli first reported the news via his Twitter account.

The NHL paused its season on March 12 with a recommendation to the league’s players and personnel to go into a self-quarantine that was subsequently extended to Thursday.