Jets cancel Saturday practice due to potential COVID-19 exposure

The Winnipeg Jets run drills during their NHL training camp in Winnipeg, Monday, January 11, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

By CityNews Staff

Posted January 16, 2021 10:30 am.

WINNIPEG (CityNews) — The Winnipeg Jets have cancelled their practice scheduled for Saturday as a precautionary measure due to a potential exposure to COVID-19, the team announced.

In a release, the team said the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution.”

Winnipeg’s next scheduled game is Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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