CORONAVIRUS HITS JUNIOR CAMP

The coronavirus has found its way into Canada's selection camp for the world junior championship. Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that two players have tested positive at the camp in Red Deer, Alta. Those players have been placed in quarantine at the team hotel and camp activities for the day were suspended. “As per Hockey Canada's safety protocols, all players, coaches and staff members took mandatory COVID-19 tests upon arrival at camp and have continued to be tested regularly throughout the past 10 days,” Hockey Canada's Scott Salmond said. “For precautionary reasons, we will also ensure all players and team personnel go through an additional test before resuming camp activities.” A total of 46 players were invited to camp, which runs until Dec. 13. A 25-player roster will be selected. The tournament will be played in Edmonton starting Dec. 25.