NHL expects full capacity in all cities except Vancouver and Montreal

The exceptions are Vancouver's Rogers Arena and Montreal's Bell Centre .

The NHL's memo says there will be different rules on proof of vaccination, COVID-19 tests and mask usage across the league. As of Thursday, COVID-19 rules in Ontario call for a maximum of 1,000 people in indoor venues. However, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators have said they are anticipating full capacity.

When asked about a possible change in capacity for sporting venues, an Ontario government spokesperson said," Dr. Moore will provide an update on his recommended changes to capacity limits in specific settings where proof of vaccination is required once they are finalized and approved by Cabinet." The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers, under Alberta rules, can have full capacity, even though the province is under a state of public health emergency because of a COVID-19 surge.None of the seven Canadian arenas had any fans during the regular season last year. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets had hundreds of healthcare workers for some playoff games, while the Montreal Canadiens were allowed 3,500 fans by the end of the playoffs.

Most Canadian teams have continuously sent money to the teams that can’t barely draw any crowd so it’s only fair for them to get that money too during this crisis

FriedgeHNIC The Habs are still at 33%?!?! WTF

I thought Ontario had a 15K limit? If so, how do the ML get a full arena?

FriedgeHNIC Alberta arenas to be full?

FriedgeHNIC ...and Phoenix... just sayin'.

FriedgeHNIC Boooooo 👎

It’s hilarious how Canada banned U.S. travel to Canada & they still have two cities that won’t be operating at full capacity. Apparently they can’t limit the virus from spreading within their borders.

Now that is STUPID

Thank God for the Quebec lawmakers/ healthcare pros/ front line workers for keeping us safe. Lord knows Gary ain't bout that life.

Canada the land of communism

NO WAY!!!!!! Only up to 50% at Rogers Arena Then what the hell is the vaxx passport for? they better allow full capacity soon.. can't punish the team like this when there are lots of responsible vaxx'd fans wanting to go watch live action!! Isn't Alberta much worse?

Who wants to share a hot dog at the game

As long as the Bell Centre crowd is loud enough for Doucherov to hear the boos...

FriedgeHNIC Thank Goodness I live in Vancouver.

habs need to grow a pair and have full capacity

Not in Ontario because that would go against the Ford government’s policy of following the science despite having over 21 million vaccinated and 85% partly vaccinated and 79% fully vaccinated. FordfailedOntario VoteFordOut2022 FordthWave FordMustResign

Can’t wait to see the keybank center at full capacity this year… gosabres

What a joke

FriedgeHNIC Not in Alberta? Holy fuck!!!!

Massive W

Toronto May be allowed full capacity but it has not been full for years. The season ticket holders don’t show up half the time and the seats are empty.

Let’s Go! It’s about time the NHL starts opening up.

The province with the highest vaccination rate has the lowest attendance limit. How does that make any sense?

Yup. In Alberta, the arenas and the hospitals will be filled at full capacity. Makes sense. nhl

FriedgeHNIC What is that in sens speak? Have they voluntarily reduced seating again this year?

FriedgeHNIC No way Ottawa and Toronto are allowed full capacity

FriedgeHNIC Haha but i thought the vaccine worked…

FriedgeHNIC Only in Canada you can have masks, double jabs. And still need social distancing. What a joke.

Florida and Arizona... Cause no one cares?

FriedgeHNIC NHL you may not want to go full capacity in Alberta. That’s very disrespectful while people are dying and medical system is collapsing

Lontreal and Lancouver

FriedgeHNIC No surprise the poverty Canucks are lagging behind

Two being Florida and Arizona I assume - not pandemic related

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