The Ontario Hockey League will have to try to remove physical contact, including bodychecking, if it’s to have a 2020-21 season.Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, spoke with media on Wednesday, where she addressed a variety of issues facing sports in the province during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of her most pressing concerns is the OHL’s return-to-play plan, which she said is currently targeting an early December start date.However, MacLeod said steps have to be taken by the OHL – or any sporting organization in the province – to slow the spread of COVID-19, including removing close physical contact among players.