The NHL announced the postponement of five games Thursday, making for an early holiday break as concerns over rising COVID cases forces the league’s hand. (more…)
Tag Archives | COVID-19
Xcel Energy Center is now Ecolab Science Certified
A little home cooking in St. Paul, as Xcel Energy Center is now a Ecolab Science Certified facility, adding another certification in these COVID-19 times. (more…)
NHL teams prep for return of arena fans
As COVID-19 restrictions are loosened as cases and deaths decline, NHL teams are preparing for the return of arena fans as early as next week, subject to approval of local health officials. (more…)
BB&T Center earns WELL Health-Safety Rating
BB&T Center, home of the Florida Panthers, is the first NHL facility to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute. (more…)
More universities grapple with COVID-19 restrictions for fall sports
More universities and conferences are dealing with COVID-19 restrictions for winter sports, with further reductions on fan attendance announced and schools seeking to switch games to smaller venues. (more…)
Thunder unveil arena COVID-19 mitigation plans
With the 2020-2021 NBA season set to start December 22, teams are prepping their arena COVID-19 mitigation plans. Here’s what the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chesapeake Arena officials have in the works. (more…)
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse earns WELL Health-Safety Rating
Another reassuring certification for Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) and Cleveland Monsters (AHL), with a WELL Health-Safety Rating through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for the venue’s proactive and progressive health-safety initiatives. (more…)
Research launched on COVID-19 spread in arenas
A group of German researchers held a mock pop concert this weekend to research the methods of a COVID-19 spread in arenas, testing three scenarios. (more…)
AHL launches Return to Play task force
Recognizing that the sporting world will be different when the 2020-2021 season rolls around, a AHL Return to Play task force will begin discussions of the future in a COVID-19 world. (more…)
NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive for Coronavirus
After deciding to play upcoming games in empty arenas, the NBA suspends season play following the conclusion of Wednesday’s schedule of games until further notice. (more…)
