Update on Remaining NYSPHSAA Winter Championships
Ice Hockey Championships Will be Played, Spectators Not Permitted
Latham, NY – As of 3:22 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the following revisions have been made to the upcoming New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s winter State Championships as a result of the coronavirus.
ICE HOCKEY:
At the recommendation of the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Health, fans will not be permitted to attend the NYSPHSAA Ice Hockey Championships at the LECOM-HarborCenter on March 14-15 (see attached correspondence). Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director, said “this is certainly not the type of championship atmosphere our association strives to provide to our student-athletes and their communities. This decision is being made at the recommendation of the Erie County Department of Health out of an abundance of caution as we address the coronavirus.”
The NYSPHSAA Ice Hockey Championships will be streamed LIVE on the NFHS Network as originally scheduled.
All media must apply for an event specific credential to cover the ice hockey championships. Media should send a credential request to Chris Watson, NYSPHSAA Director of Communications, at [email protected] no later than 4:00 PM Thursday, March 12.
Pre-purchased tickets for this championship event will be fully refunded in the next 24 hours.
