UPDATE MARCH 12: The NHL has paused its season starting today after a call with owners to discuss plans amid coronavirus fears.
The NHL pauses the 2019-20 season. pic.twitter.com/bCi776ZFqX
— NHL (@NHL) March 12, 2020
Vegas Golden Knights released this statement to fans:
Update from the Golden Knights#VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/fvtb2N5ZTV
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) March 12, 2020
ORIGINAL STORY: After the NBAhas suspended its season until further notice, the NHL has released a statement that it is in contact with health professionals and evaluating all options before making a full update tomorrow.
13 Action News reached out to the Vegas Golden Knights for a statement and were referred to the NHL's statement.
National Hockey League Statement Regarding Coronavirus: https://t.co/AKrmh8ao4F pic.twitter.com/PZ7dQBbGVB
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 12, 2020