Changes to the provincial health order mean athletes between the ages of 18 and 22 can get back to practising together in small groups, but spectators and games are still suspended. Previous public health order restrictions made earlier this month defined youth athletes as anyone 18 and younger. On Dec. 24 modifications were made to the public health order allowing all athletes under the age of 22 to participate in modified training activities under COVID-19 safety protocols. The league consists of players between the ages of 16 and 20, which meant that under the previous health order, players 19 and older were forced to stay off the ice. Safety protocols still in placeThe modified public health order has also changed the term "adult team sport" to "group sport."

Source: CBC News December 29, 2020 21:22 UTC