The NHL announced its COVID-19 protocol for the 2022-23 season (effective Aug. 16) on Tuesday afternoon.
Just as things were last season, teams are required to continue following all local guidelines and regulations, including federal health authorities. The NHL continues to encourage all players and team personnel to get vaccinated and remain up-to-date with booster recommendations from the CDC and Health Canada, though they are not mandating it.
At the request of the team and within legal parameters, players and team personnel who did not provide vaccination cards or documentation verifying vaccine status last season will be asked to do so.