Pension Plan Puppets · Jul 31, 2020
Prospect development might have to get creative with AHL starting no earlier than December
Credit: Christian Bonin - TSG Photo The AHL has moved their anticipated start date for their next season to December:
At the recommendation of the AHL’s Return to Play Task Force, the Board of Governors has approved moving the anticipated start of the 2020-21 regular season to December 4, 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. The AHL will continue to work with its member clubs to monitor developments and local guidelines in all 31 league cities.
Further details regarding the 2020-21 American Hockey League schedule are still to be determined.
They’ve chosen to align with the NHL’s speculative date contained in the 2020 CBA Memo of Understanding, and go with early December.