COVID-19 and the All-Star game

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The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is spreading all over the world and almost all major sports organizations have postponed or cancelled their seasons. The VHL has decided to keep operations open for the time being.

The VHL just recently wrapped up their 70^th season so no games are scheduled for the time being. The only game that will be happening soon is the All-Star games and according to all league sources that game is going full steam ahead. The VHL will be taking all steps necessary to make sure the event for the fans and players are safe.

With regards to next season, the league anticipates no rescheduling or postponement and all league officials expect the season to start on time.

We spoke with Greg Eagles regarding this news and the upcoming all-stars game.

“ You know, I don’t think our league is that worried right now, the season has just wrapped up and the last thing to do is the all-star game. No one from the league has been infected by this virus and none of the fans have either” Said Eagles “ The league officials and our team officials are doing everything they can to make sure everyone is safe”

“I am looking forward to competing this season in the all-star games and I know every other player selected is also excited to participate “ Eagles continued “ It’s going to be a fun filled affair for everyone and we encourage all fans to come out and support your favorite players”

Many health officials are worried that the league and players are sending to wrong signal to fans. Most countries are now banning public events which feature 250+ people and encouraging people to stay inside and avoid all social gatherings. With Eagles and the league still encouraging people to come out to the games….they may be putting everyone at risk.

 

Health and Country officials are pleading with the league to postpone the game until at least the pandemic is more under control but the league is not budging.

 

“ We have a great game planned for everyone, we spend a lot of time and effort organizing this so we will continue as planned “ a league official said “ The fans can decide for themselves if they would like to come out and watch or sit at home and watch on TV. That is completely up to them but the show will go on no matter what. If fans attend the game they will be in for a great game, autographs from their favorite players and multiple prizes to be won”

Some of the prizes up for grabs to the fans are a brand new 2020 Corvette C8, season tickets to each teams games, cash prizes and hockey memorabilia. Prizes will be raffled off and all proceeds from the raffle will be donated to a charity that is to be decided at a future date.

It is to be seen if this event will lead to any cases of the virus and if it does could it have an effect of the start of S71?