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COVID-19 spike in Finland shuts down leagues and top New York Rangers prospects

The rise in COVID-19 cases in Finland will force Finnish hockey leagues to postpone games. According to reports overseas, leagues such as Liiga will cease operations from December 3 to December 26.

New York Rangers prospects impacted by the shut down

The stoppage will keep Tarmo Reunanen, Lauri Pajuniemi, and Leevi Aaltonen out of action for the next three weeks. All three were playing very well leading up to this decision.

Tarmo Reunanen notched an assist and recorded five shot attempts while skating in a game-high 24:29 of ice time on Nov.