7 states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, suspend interstate youth hockey competitions

7 states, including Massachusetts, have suspended interstate youth hockey competitions.

In response to recent coronavirus outbreaks associated with the conduct of interstate youth hockey activities, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Maine Governor Janet Mills, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker are supporting a regional approach to interstate competitions.

“As case numbers increase in many states across the country, it is critical that neighboring states coordinate a regional approach to limit further community spread of the virus.”

The seven states will suspend interstate competitions for public and private schools and youth hockey effective this Saturday, November 14, 2020 through at minimum December 31, 2020. The prohibition will not impact interstate collegiate, professional, or U.S. National team hockey activities, which will remain subject to existing health and safety protocols and/or restrictions.

According to a statement released by the Governors, as public health data continues to evolve, the states will reassess the need for continued restrictions on interstate sports activities.