SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls Stampede’s season is finished.
The USHL announced today its decision to cancel the rest of the 2019-20 season after an initial postponement on March 12.
The decision was unanimously made by the USHL Board of Directors with what they say is the best interest of USHL athletes, staff, officials and fans in mind.
Below is their entire release.
CHICAGO, IL – The USHL announced Wednesday its decision to cancel the rest of the 2019-20 season after initial postponement on March 12. The decision was unanimously made by the USHL Board of Directors with the best interest of USHL athletes, staff, officials and fans in mind.
“This decision was not an easy one to make but was a necessity in order to keep our athletes, staffs and fans in all 16 of our communities safe amid this international health risk,” said USHL President and Commissioner Tom Garrity. “While we believe our product is the best junior hockey that fans can view, we also understand the health of our athletes, employees, fans and communities is more important during this time.”
With the season concluded, the USHL will announce the 2019-20 season awards in the coming weeks.
What about Stampede ticket holders? Here is most of the release from The Herd’s office:
We will begin preparations for the 2020-21 season immediately and are excited to start sharing more information during the months ahead as we look forward to getting back on the ice and providing more family fun to the best fans in the USHL.
Season ticket members will be contacted over the next few days with more information on receiving a credit for the six home games that were cancelled and applying them towards the 2020-21 season.
Individual game ticket and group buyers will be contacted starting next week regarding unused tickets for the final six games. During this difficult time, we ask for your patience as we want to make sure we reach out to all of you to explain the process. Please note that our office will be closed, but our staff will be working from home and available via phone. Be rest assured, we will make contact with everyone and you will receive credit for all six games that were not played this season.
We appreciate your understanding during these difficult times. We ask that you follow the guidance of our local and national leaders and stay home if you are able and stay healthy. As a community we will get through this and can’t wait to be back at the PREMIER Center in October!
