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The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has adjusted the schedule for the Erie Otters and Kitchener Rangers series due to the upcoming Solar Eclipse.
The league announced changes to two potential games, which have been moved forward by one day.
If needed, Game 6 in Erie, Pennsylvania will now take place on Tuesday, April 9th, while Game 7 in Kitchener, Ontario is rescheduled for Wednesday, April 10th.
"The Ontario Hockey League today announced two scheduling changes affecting potential sixth and seventh games between the Kitchener Rangers and Erie Otters should their ongoing first round playoff series require them as necessary.
In an effort to avoid logistical challenges affecting travel presented by the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th, the League has announced that potential Games 6 and 7 of the series will be re-assigned from their originally scheduled dates of Monday, April 8th and Tuesday, April 9th to the following dates:
Game 6, if necessary, is rescheduled for Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00pm in Erie
Game 7, if necessary, is rescheduled for Wednesday, April 10th at 8:00pm in Kitchener" The OHL said.
In an effort to avoid logistical challenges affecting travel presented by the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th, the League has announced that potential Games 6 and 7 of the series will be re-assigned from their originally scheduled dates of Monday, April 8th and Tuesday, April 9th to the following dates:
Game 6, if necessary, is rescheduled for Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00pm in Erie
Game 7, if necessary, is rescheduled for Wednesday, April 10th at 8:00pm in Kitchener" The OHL said.
The OHL stated in a press release that the decision was made to avoid travel challenges caused by the Solar Eclipse, as a large number of people are expected to visit Niagara Falls, Ontario on Monday, April 8th. The region has also declared a State of Emergency due to the eclipse.
The Kitchener Rangers, boasting NHL prospects such as Filip Mesar of the Montreal Canadiens and Eduard Sale of the Seattle Kraken, currently lead the series 2-1 against the Erie Otters.
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League announces scheduling changes due to Solar Eclipse
League announces scheduling changes due to Solar Eclipse
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