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Princeton University Athletics
Photo by: Beverly Schaefer
2020 ECAC Men's Hockey Championship Cancelled
March 12, 2020 | Men's Ice Hockey
ALBANY N.Y. - ECAC Hockey announced today it has cancelled the remainder of its 2020Â men's championship. Games at Quinnipiac and RPI scheduled for March 13-15 shall not be
played, along with the semifinals and championship game scheduled for March 20 and 21 in Lake Placid.
This decision has been made in accordance with recommendations from public health and medical professionals in regard to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
"The No. 1 priority of ECAC Hockey and its member institutions has always been and shall continue to be the health, safety and well-being of the student-athletes, coaches, staff and
fans", said ECAC Hockey Commissioner Steve Hagwell. "We are deeply disappointed our programs will not have the opportunity to compete for a league championship; however, ceasing championship competition is in the best interest of everyone".
"We appreciate the ECAC's concern for the health and well-being of our student-athletes, staff and fans," said head coach Ron Fogarty. "It is disappointing to have our season come to an end in this manner, but I know that ECAC Hockey and all involved are operating in the most prudent manner possible. I feel for our seniors who will not have the opportunity to wear the Princeton jersey again, but I am grateful to have had the chance to coach them and be a part of special moments with them during their Princeton careers."
Individuals who have already purchased tickets to the championship weekend in Lake Placid will be refunded in full, and should contact the ORDA box office.
ECAC Hockey teams that advance to the NCAA tournament will have the ability to compete in accordance with their institutional policies.
For up-to-date information, visit ecachockey.com.
played, along with the semifinals and championship game scheduled for March 20 and 21 in Lake Placid.
This decision has been made in accordance with recommendations from public health and medical professionals in regard to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
"The No. 1 priority of ECAC Hockey and its member institutions has always been and shall continue to be the health, safety and well-being of the student-athletes, coaches, staff and
fans", said ECAC Hockey Commissioner Steve Hagwell. "We are deeply disappointed our programs will not have the opportunity to compete for a league championship; however, ceasing championship competition is in the best interest of everyone".
"We appreciate the ECAC's concern for the health and well-being of our student-athletes, staff and fans," said head coach Ron Fogarty. "It is disappointing to have our season come to an end in this manner, but I know that ECAC Hockey and all involved are operating in the most prudent manner possible. I feel for our seniors who will not have the opportunity to wear the Princeton jersey again, but I am grateful to have had the chance to coach them and be a part of special moments with them during their Princeton careers."
Individuals who have already purchased tickets to the championship weekend in Lake Placid will be refunded in full, and should contact the ORDA box office.
ECAC Hockey teams that advance to the NCAA tournament will have the ability to compete in accordance with their institutional policies.
For up-to-date information, visit ecachockey.com.
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