Four Golden Knights Players Are Infected With COVID-19, According To Team Statement
By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com
A day after Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak outlined COVID-19 restrictions to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, the NHL Vegas Golden Knights said four players have tested positive for the virus recently.
The Golden Knights did not identify the players who tested positive.
Here’s an official statement from the VGK organization Monday night: “Four Golden Knights players recently tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Those individual players have been self-isolating and are all recovering well. As a precautionary measure, the Golden Knights off-ice player areas (locker room, lounge, gym, training room and video room) will be closed to all players and team staff through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
“City National Arena hockey programming, the Arsenal and MacKenzie River Pizza remain open at City National Arena and continue to operate under the guidelines set forth by the State of Nevada and local health officials. We will continue to follow recommendations and guidance from the CDC, NHL and our local officials to ensure the health and safety of our community, players and staff.”
The report about the players testing positive for COVID-19 came several weeks after VGK owner Bill Foley said he was infected by the coronavirus.
The Golden Knights staged a Thanksgiving food give-away Monday, but the infected players were not part of the Thanksgiving food giveaway. The players involved in Monday’s food giveaway included star forward Mark Stone.
Sisolak wants casinos, bars and restaurants to limit capacity to 25 percent, down from 50 percent.
It’s unclear when the National Hockey League will start the next season. The NHL has mentioned Jan. 1 as a start, but that seems unrealistic and Foley has mentioned Feb. 1 as a more realistic start date.
