The Americans, Knighthawks, Red Wings, and Lancers have suspended their seasons.
Rochester Americans
SPRINGFIELD, MA. — With the health and safety of our players, officials, staff and fans of primary importance, the American Hockey League has announced the suspension of play until further notice, effective immediately, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
The AHL will continue to monitor developments and will provide updates on the 2019-20 season at the appropriate time.
Rochester Knighthawks
STATEMENT REGARDING NLL’S DECISION TO PAUSE SEASON
The health and safety of players, staff and fans is our top priority. The Rochester Knighthawks are in full support of the National Lacrosse League’s decision to pause the season. We urge all community members to practice caution and strictly follow the CDC’s guidelines for preventing the spread of disease during this time. We will continue to provide updates as necessary.
Since the NLL is planning to reschedule games, tickets will be valid for the rescheduled dates. For any questions, please contact the Blue Cross Arena ticket office at (585) 454-5335.
Minor League Baseball
“In light of the current coronavirus outbreak, and after consultation with medical professionals and our partners at Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball will delay the start of the 2020 Championship Season. We will continue to monitor the developments and will announce additional information about the 2020 season at a later date. We will work with Major League Baseball and our community partners to resume play as soon as it is safe to do so. The health and safety of Minor League Baseball fans, players and executives is our top priority, and our thoughts are with those around the world who have been affected by this outbreak.”
Rochester Red Wings
“We will continue to work with Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball as well as the state, city, and county officials to determine when it’s safe for our fans, players, coaches, and employees to resume the 2020 season. In the meantime, we will prepare and implement measures to keep all those involved safe when the season resumes. As soon as we have more information on the start of the season we will make that available.”
Rochester Lancers
The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) has decided to end the 2019-2020 regular season effective immediately due to the recent developments surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. The league’s Board of Directors voted unanimously this afternoon to act in the best interests of the players, staff and fans of the league.
The decision to end the regular season follows the direction seen in other professional sports across North America, such as the NHL, NBA, AHL, and others along with directives and restrictions from local governments in MASL communities.
“It’s a disappointing end to an exciting regular season, but the health and safety of our players, fans and staff is paramount,” said MASL Commissioner Joshua Schaub. “It was a significant sacrifice for our owners to forego the remaining regular season games, but it was the appropriate decision considering the gravity of the situation.”
The MASL will continue to monitor developments and provide updates on the league and the status of league events at a later date.