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Viper ticket refunds start Friday

BCHL follows NHL’s lead and suspends games

March 12 2020

The B.C. Hockey League playoffs have been put on ice.

Hockey Canada has announced the suspension of the playoffs for all levels including Junior A and the BCHL.

Scott Smith, president and chief operating officer of Hockey Canada, said the coronavirus pandemic is the reason.

“Without question, this is an unprecedented period of difficulty for the sports world. The health and safety of all participants in sport, including players, coaches, staff, officials, fans, family, volunteers and the general public, is of the utmost importance to Hockey Canada.

“After much consultation with the Hockey Canada membership, our chief medical officer and public health officials, the Hockey Canada Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel all Hockey Canada-sanctioned activities, including our national championships, until further notice, effective Friday, March 13, 2020.

“We recognize the tremendous effort that has been put forth all year by individuals across the country as they participate in Canada’s game. Although it is difficult to process the hockey season ending abruptly, we feel this is the best course of action in order to do our part in keeping our country safe,” said Smith.

“The Vernon Vipers are in full support of the decision made by Hockey Canada and BC Hockey,” said Todd Miller, executive vice president of the Vipers. “Ticket refunds for games 3 and 4 of the BCHL Interior Division Semi-Final will be available beginning Friday morning at 9 a.m. at the Vipers office in Kal Tire Place. You must have your purchased tickets in order to be issued a refund and there is no time limit on refunds.”

Click here for the BC Hockey article.

The second round of the BCHL playoffs were scheduled to get underway Friday night in four cities including the Vipers visiting the Penticton Vees.