NHL News

Massachusetts pro teams can reopen facilities

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says the state’s five professional sports teams — the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, New England Patriots and New England Revolution — can resume practicing at their respective facilities on June 6.

But Baker made clear the reopening of those facilities must be done in accordance with the health and safety rules that each of the leagues is developing.

The Celtics announced they will begin voluntary individual workouts at their facility on Monday. Workouts will be conducted in accordance with city, state, CDC and NBA requirements, with only four players allowed to work out at a time.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Thursday, after an owners conference call, that the virtual offseason is being extended for two more weeks. In a memo sent to the 32 teams and obtained by The Associated Press, he outlined the next phase of reopening of club facilities, which can begin Monday.

NBA teams have allowed players back at their training facilities for voluntary sessions since May 8, with more than half of the league’s franchises having already taken advantage of that opportunity.

The NHL, which is ironing out details to resume its season by jumping straight to a 24-team playoff format, released a memo this week saying it is targeting early next month as the start date for Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol. It includes the opening of practice rinks and allowing small, voluntary group workouts on and off the ice.

Articles You May Like

New coach Franson leaning on advice from past mentors
Today in Hockey History: March 21
Blue Jackets Face Challenging Opponents to Close Out 2023-24
Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program
Rangers’ Zac Jones Making the Most of Injuries to Defensemen

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *