Q extends holiday break, aims to return late January

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League will extend its Holiday break until January 14.

The league states an increase of COVID-19 cases across its communities in Eastern Canada remains a concern.

The QMJHL favours the return of its players within the team environment at this date for three main reasons:

1. Create a safe environment for players and staff;
2. Support and facilitate their return to school;
3. Allow them to practice and work out.

Updated COVID-19 protocols will include a series of preventive testing before the arrival of players and staff within the team environment.

Additional measures will be announced in the upcoming days.

The regular season will resume during the week of January 17, with postponed games to be rescheduled at a later date.