Assiniboia Southern Rebels Taking One-Year Leave of Absence

The Assiniboia Southern Rebels of the Prairie Junior Hockey League have asked for a one-year leave of absence from that league.

They made the announcement on social media, saying the impact of COVID-19 has quote ‘more unknowns than knowns", in asking for the break. 

The PJHL said that all 11 other teams are committed to playing the 2020-2021 season under the parameters set by Sask Health Authority, Hockey Canada and the Saskatchewan Hockey Association.  

Based on the impact Covid-19 has had on individuals, businesses, and the fact that there are more unknowns than knowns the SOUTHERN REBELS have requested and been approved for a one-year 2020/2021 leave from the @PJHLofficial pic.twitter.com/umXy00z8SG

— Southern Rebels (@JrBRebels) June 15, 2020