Kenney asks Trudeau to ease border restrictions so NHL can come to Edmonton. ableg
But it’s important to remember that the two cities chosen are not set suddenly to become booming hockey towns. Physical distancing restrictions and quarantine measures will still be in place, meaning sports bars would not be packed to the brim with fans and the games will likely be played in empty arenas.
Kenney will have some interprovincial competition though. He said during weekly calls with other premiers and Trudeau, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has brought up Toronto’s possibility of hosting not only NHL games, but also possibly MLB games or other sportsIt would advertise how successful Alberta’s been in combating COVID, and it would be incalculable free advertising and branding.And B.C.
Even B.C. chief medical officer — and noted local WHL Victoria Royals fan — Dr. Bonnie Henry has said she would love to see the NHL in B.C., so long as it’s done safely.But she won’t change the rules to make it happen.
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