Release from 11.03.2020

Alps Hockey League ends season early

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The Alps Hockey League has to end the current season early after the intermediate round. Based on the regulations and measures issued the last days by each government of all three participating countries, the Board of Governors reacted later this morning. With this action, the Alps Hockey League is responding to the measures and recommendations of the governments and competent authorities in the participating countries.

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"We would like to thank all fans, partners, officials and clubs for their loyalty, sensational support and strong solidarity in these difficult times, after March 11th, 2020 became a sad day of Alps Hockey League history. The whole AHL family has been working intensively for months towards the highlight of the season, which we are now unable to experience. However, we are currently in an exceptional situation that affects many areas of our lives. Health is our greatest asset and we have acted accordingly, also to meet the requirements of all three governments and authorities. Even if the decision hurts, we see it as our duty to make a contribution in order to return to normality as soon as possible”, said Matjaž Rakovec, chairman of the Board of Governors.

The decision to cancel the championship was taken jointly by the Board of Governance. A continuation of the championship in front of empty ranks would not have been an option. Due to the early and sudden end of the season, there will be no Alps Hockey League Champion 2020.