Marc Michaelis
Photos of Vancouver Canucks players are pictured outside the closed box office of Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, April 8, 2021. The Canucks said Wednesday that 21 players, including three from the taxi squad, and four members of the coaching staff have tested positive in a COVID-19 outbreak. The NHL is in the most difficult position among the four major North American professional sports leagues on vaccinations because seven of its teams are based in Canada. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)
Virus-battered Canucks aim to complete condensed season

Apr. 09, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Off-ice officials pack up equipment after the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames NHL hockey game was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test result in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL's North Division reacts to Canucks' COVID-19 situation

By The Associated Press Apr. 04, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

Minnesota State forward Parker Tuomie (6) skates with the puck against the Bowling Green during an NCAA college hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Bowling Green, Ohio. Parker Tuomie and the Minnesota State hockey team had their chase for the program’s first NCAA championship ended abruptly a year ago. Tuomie, a native of Germany, now plays professionally in Berlin. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
With sports paused, life altered, athletes make do, make new

By Dave Campbell Mar. 14, 2021 12:47 PM EDT