WHL Announces Postponement of Games
March 14, 2009 []
Calgary, AB -- The WHL announced today that due to a medical situation involving members of the Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club, their game at Tri-City tonight has been postponed and re-scheduled to Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 at 7:05 pm PT. As well, the Chiefs home game versus the Kelowna Rockets tomorrow, Sunday, March 15th, has been re-scheduled to Monday, March 16th at 7:00 pm PT.
The Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club has encountered a situation where 11 players have been diagnosed with what appears to be a severe case of food poisoning and consequently, the Club will not be able to field a roster for game tonight and tomorrow. The WHL, in conjunction with the Spokane Chiefs, and with the cooperation of the Tri-City Americans and Kelowna Rockets, have re-scheduled the two games so that the Chiefs players have adequate time to recover and will allow the Club to field a healthy line-up in both games.
“Due to the majority of the Spokane roster suffering from what appears to be a severe case of food poisoning, we have no alternative but to re-schedule these games,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison, “We regret the inconvenience this has caused fans, the teams and all others concerned, but based on the medical advice provided to the League we have no other option.”
Spokane Chiefs Re-Scheduled Games
Monday, March 16th: Kelowna Rockets @ Spokane Chiefs – 7:00 pm PT
Tuesday, March 17th: Spokane Chiefs @ Tri-City Americans – 7:05 pm PT
