IIHF Cancels Women’s World Hockey Championship Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Based on the growing threat of the Coronavirus, sources say the IIHF/Hockey Canada is expected to announce today the cancellation of the 2020 Women’s World Hockey Championship scheduled to begin later this month in Halifax and Truro.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 7, 2020

Heartbreaking News as the IIHF announces the canceling of the Women’s World Hockey Championships that were supposed to happen in Halifax this month. It is one of many the IIHF have canceled due to the threat of Coronavirus. This event is a big part of showcasing Women’s hockey from around the world.

Not to mention that these women have been working their asses off this season for these games and now they’re canceled. Although, I am on the side of better safe than sorry.

As of right now, the Men’s World Championship is still on for May in Switzerland.

So sad to learn about the cancellation of the Women’s World Championships. Halifax would have been electric. Thank you to everyone who put in countless hours to make sure it was prepared to host the world! It’s not goodbye, it’s just see you later and we will see you next year! https://t.co/CcIZtjaR7f

— Natalie Spooner (@natspooner5) March 7, 2020