As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada's two 'hub cities' say the temptation to celebrate and flout physical distancing guidelines may prove too great.
Workers stand by after pausing arena assembly for the Maple Leafs NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Thursday March 12, 2020. EDMONTON -- As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada's two "hub cities" say the temptation to celebrate -- and flout physical distancing guidelines -- may prove too great.
In 2017, when the Oilers nearly advanced to the Western Conference final, Jermana was among the thousands of fans who partied in Ford Hall at Rogers Place arena and in bars along the popular Whyte Avenue district. An Edmonton police spokesperson said the service wouldn't be able to comment over the weekend on what sorts of preparations they might make for crowds when the season resumes.
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