The National Hockey League (NHL) announced last Friday that 11 players have tested positive for COVID-19 since the league started phase two of its return-to play plan on June 8.
All players who tested positive have self isolated and followed health protocols, the league said.
Over two hundred players have been using team training facilities in groups of 6 on a volunteer basis during the second phase of the leagues restart plan.
All players taking part in volunteer activities have been subject to mandatory testing.
The Tampa Bay Lightning disclosed early Friday that they have temporarily closed their facilities after 3 and additional staff tested positive for the coronavirus.
Toronto Maple Leafs star Austin Matthews has reportedly tested positive.
The League added it will provide weekly updates detailing the number of tests administered and aggregate results of those tests as it works to resume its season.
The identities of players and the clubs for which they play will not be disclosed.
The Toronto Maple Leafs say they will not comment on reports that 1 of their star players has tested positive with COVID-19.
And says a players’ medical information in this regard is private.
The Toronto Sun and Toronto Star reported the test positive, and the Canadian Press was first published on June 20, 2020.