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The condensed season will begin the first week of April, and a full schedule will be released 香蕉视频直播渋n the coming weeks香蕉视频直播� according to the league.

香蕉视频直播淎fter months and months of hard work behind the scenes by the league香蕉视频直播檚 Return-to-Play Task Force, we are pleased to make the announcement today that the BCHL will be back on the ice to play the 2020-21 season,香蕉视频直播� said BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb in a news release.

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A quick update...

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The BCHL has hired a chief medical officer who will oversee all COVID-19 safety protocols for the five-week season 香蕉视频直播� including testing and a quarantine period for players and team staff.

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The BCHL香蕉视频直播檚 2020-21 season has been delayed numerous times.

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Due to the continued closure of the Canada-U.S. border, Wenatchee is not part of the renewed season.

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