The American Hockey League announced Monday morning its decision to cancel the rest of the 2019-20 regular season and playoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As league president Dave Andrews said in a statement, the resumption “is not feasible in light of current conditions” and the AHL will turn its focus toward preparing for the 2020-21 campaign. The league’s current standings and stats “are considered final and official” and will determine the 2019-20 season awards.
Season-resumption scenarios would be complicated for any pro circuit, but the minor leagues depend more on gate revenue than the top pro leagues that can make back some money from TV broadcasts, so it wasn’t a massive surprise to learn of the AHL’s cancellation.