In the age of COVID-19, most agree that indoor sports are riskier than those held outdoors — and hockey may be the riskiest of all.
That’s because of everything from the stagnant air in the chilled arenas to the sport’s intense nature to its passionate fan base.
As neighboring states continued their youth sports shutdowns, Wisconsin went ahead with its hockey season — despite the many challenges.
Brain Brandt, president of the Wisconsin Hockey Coaches Association, said scheduling games has been “a nightmare.”