“Until further notice, we have cancelled all upcoming games scheduled to be played between these five defecting teams and the remaining eleven teams at the core of our league. Games previously scheduled among these eleven teams will continue as scheduled,” the league says Thursday.
“Out of respect for the players on the five defecting teams, we will allow scheduled games among these clubs to proceed.”
How any of these games will be reflected in the standings is still to be determined, the league clarifies. However, all games, even between defecting teams, are sanctioned and will be played with AJHL officials, as scheduled.
“We are working diligently with our partners – including the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), Hockey Alberta and Hockey Canada – to find a resolution to this unusual situation created by the five defecting teams and the BCHL, and will provide further updates as decisions are made,” the AJHL adds.
“The AJHL’s stated vision is to create an environment that inspires trust and confidence among our organizations, athletes, fans, partners and stakeholders. We continue to be the premier developmental league in Canada for student-athletes striving to capitalize on their athletic and academic abilities.”
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