Penalty Box Post
Friday, November 6, 2020
WCHA releases first-half schedule for 2020-2021
Five-week, 8-games-per-team sprint runs November 20 through December 19
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association Women's League announced early this afternoon the schedule for its seven member teams for the first half of the 2020-2021 season. Each squad will play eight league games between November 20 and December 19 before breaking for the holidays. It was also noted that league play will resume as early as January 1, with the post-holiday schedule to be released in the coming weeks.
Additionally announced in the release, “WCHA officials and member institution administrators are finalizing Return to Competition protocols that will be implemented upon approval. The protocols, along with state, local and university safety guidelines, will be in force at all WCHA arenas throughout the 2020-21 season.”
The Golden Gopher Women's Hockey team will open its season on Saturday, November 21, hosting Ohio State. Minnesota will then travel to UMD and return home to host Wisconsin before wrapping up its pre-holiday games on the road against the Buckeyes. All game times are still TBA.
Minnesota vs. Ohio State – Saturday & Sunday, November 21 - 22
Minnesota at Minnesota Duluth – Friday & Saturday, November 27 - 28
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin – Friday & Saturday, December 4 - 5
Minnesota at Ohio State – Friday & Saturday, December 11 - 12
Per a letter from the University to GWH season ticket holders in late September, “Current guidelines from the Minnesota Department of Health specify that (indoor) venues must reduce occupant capacity to no more than 250 patrons. With this reduction, we anticipate few or no spectators at home hockey games. Our staff is committed to working closely with government officials to monitor guidelines and adjust policies as needed.” We will continue to watch for additional news and changes, and pass them along.
The composite WCHA first-half schedule can be found here.
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