Report: Wild cancel practice in Seattle amid growing COVID-19 issue

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetOctober 27, 2021 - 5:14pm

Here's what you need to know from Tuesday night in the NHL, where the Canucks hosted their first regular season home game in 595 days, but it was spoiled by the Wild, Andrew Mangiapane scored two more goals to lift Flames to another win, and more.

The Minnesota Wild cancelled practice Wednesday in Seattle as the team is reportedly facing a growing COVID-19 issue, according to Mike Russo of The Athletic.

Getting sense #mnwild dealing with expandinh COVID-19 issue. Wild cancelled practice 30 minutes before scheduled practice while at the arena they’re supposed to practice in on a testing day here in Seattle. 3 assistant coaches (not on the trip) and GM Bill Guerin have had COVID.

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) October 27, 2021

Minnesota defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on the road Tuesday night and are scheduled to face the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday.

Russo earlier reported assistant coach Darby Hendrickson, goalie coach Frédéric Chabot and video coach T.J. Jindra were placed in COVID protocol and did not join the team for the west coast trip.

General manager Bill Guerin was also in COVID protocol recently, however, he was expected to rejoin the club in Seattle.

On an aside, Guerin also recently was in COVID-19 protocol. He missed the first three games but has rejoined the #mnwild. He’s not in Vancouver because you have to be 14 days clear of the virus so he’s rejoining the team in Seattle.

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) October 26, 2021

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