WHL Hockey will happen, no date set for start of 2020-2021 season

Calgary, Alta. – While no date has been set, the Western Hockey League announced Monday that the WHL Board of Governors have committed to play a WHL 2020-21 Regular Season.

The start date for the season won't be set until Health Authorities in each provincial and state jurisdiction approve opening plans, but those approvals are expected to be received soon.

The league is considering a number of practice and schedule models to ensure a WHL season is provided for the players.

“The Western Hockey League is committed to providing a season for WHL players,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “This commitment ensures WHL players will receive the opportunity to compete at the highest level in the system and continue to pursue their hockey goals in the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players.”

The 2020-21 WHL Regular Season will consist of 24 games.