Moose Jaw Warriors and the Brandon Wheat Kings‘ Ridly Greig were among the players let go, but it wasn’t a hockey-based decision.
While the players didn’t necessarily come down with COVID-19, Hockey Canada senior vice-president of national teams Scott Salmond would only say the five are unfit to continue, based on the return-to-play protocols.“We’re not going to get into details in regards to unfit to play,” Salmond said. “But I can tell you that the return-to-play protocol is 17 days — 17 days post-positive (test) or exposure.“I can also tell you a little more detail, that not all five of those players tested positive within our camp.