COVID-19 pandemic.The WHL unveiled their return to play protocol on Wednesday following their annual general meeting, and they’re hoping to drop the puck on the 2020-2021 season in October.The league has targeted Friday, Oct.
2 for their season openers if they can get the blessing of government and health officials. Regardless of when the season begins, the league is committed to play a full 68 game schedule.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The WHL has appointed a special task force in each of their provincial and state jurisdictions to work with health officials to get players safely back on the ice with fans in the stands.