Breaking: CHL playoffs and Memorial Cup have been cancelled

As expected, and as unfortunate as ever, the CHL has announced the 2019-2020 season has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Hearing CHL leagues preparing for announcement around 6 pm ET that playoffs and Memorial Cup will be cancelled

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 23, 2020

First time in 102 years there won’t be a Junior Hockey winner. Sad, but probably more of what we’ll see. https://t.co/AeTjne8EkX

— Faizal Khamisa (@SNFaizalKhamisa) March 23, 2020

It's hard not to feel for the overage players who want nothing more than one last crack at a championship. Nothing much else to say - this sucks :( Let's hope the NHL can be creative enough to save the season, but let's be honest, saving lives is way more important.

Here's a look back at last year's final: