The American Hockey League (AHL) announced on Wednesday it has moved the target date to open its 2020-21 season to Feb. 5.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the AHL halted played in mid-March before ultimately canceling the remainder of the 2019-20 season.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have not played since March 11.
Initially, the AHL had targeted Dec. 4 to open the 2020-21 campaign.
As of now, the NHL has targeted Jan. 1 to open its 2020-21 season.
The ECHL has formal dates for some its teams to open play for the 2020-21 campaign. The Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, are scheduled to begin their season on Dec. 12 with a home contest against the Indy Fuel at WesBanco Arena.
