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"I totally support the decision," Parnell said. "I think they kind of waited as long as they could but it was a decision that had to be made, there was obviously no question about it. For me, it's really a case of change in priorities and what's important so I'm not going to run in it when it hopefully comes back in September ... I've cancelled my accomodations and flight."

The Cochrane Generals will lose four key players due to graduation.

"As a hockey player or I guess athlete of 18-to-20 years I can really relate to every hockey player and athlete nationally whose leagues came to an unfortunate end due to COVID-19," she said. "It's really unfortunate for all of the seniors who didn't get a chance to finish out there seasons properly. Unfortunately I am considered an overage or a senior in our league."

"It’ll be an honour to do so again," Daniel exclaimed. "It’s pretty surreal racing when you know you have so many people back home supporting you. That feeling will continue to drive me as I continue to push towards my next games, whenever it may be." 

The Cochrane Generals and Cochrane Chaos were both primed for long playoff runs in their respective leagues that had championship potential written all over them.

The Covid-19 virus outbreak has caused a number of local teams to be forced to end their seasons earlier while also causing Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre to close down for the foreseeable future.

"Knew it was coming given the health risks, but sure stings that we aren’t able to attend provincials," Sydoryk wrote on his personal Twitter account, March 12.

"Trinity did quite well with our 26 athletes winning 27 medals. I think it was one of our most challenging competitions as of late with larger division sizes than normal and some really talented athletes from across Alberta. Amidst the challenge, our students rose to the occasion and met the challenge head-on."

"We are comfortable in our dressing room and having last change ensured we can get the matchups we want. Home ice has been very good to us this season and we want to continue to take advantage of it."