Griffins' home-opening weekend games postponed

Griffins' home-opening weekend games postponed
Posted: Oct 21, 2021

Canada West Communications

VANCOUVER - The Canada West announced Thursday that the upcoming weekend series between the MacEwan Griffins and Calgary Dinos has been postponed after multiple positive cases of COVID-19 were confirmed within the Griffins men's hockey program. 

The two games, originally scheduled for October 22 and 23, will be rescheduled at a later date. The conference's 2021-22 schedule was created with protected open weekends for instances where games may need to be rescheduled to accommodate positive cases or other issues related to the ongoing pandemic. 

The Griffins men's hockey program has and will continue to closely follow all COVID-19 protocols as directed by Alberta Health Services and the Chief Medical Officer of Health, as well as COVID-19 regulations set by MacEwan University and Canada West.

The decision to postpone the games was made by the two participating schools in consultation with the Canada West's COVID-19 Task Force and the conference office, in order to protect the health and safety of all players and team personnel at both institutions.

Griffins add program's first-ever WHL captain as talented Tigers blueliner Baker comes home
June 20, 2022 Griffins add program's first-ever WHL captain as talented Tigers blueliner Baker comes home
Local product Salame returning home to help bolster left side of Griffins' defence
June 8, 2022 Local product Salame returning home to help bolster left side of Griffins' defence
Griffins add another key NCAA transfer as RIT's Oszytko returns home
June 2, 2022 Griffins add another key NCAA transfer as RIT's Oszytko returns home
Speedy, gritty Tigers winger Chorney returning home to play for the Griffins
May 27, 2022 Speedy, gritty Tigers winger Chorney returning home to play for the Griffins
Faceoff specialist, strong two-way forward Boyle joins Griffins out of AJHL Okotoks
May 26, 2022 Faceoff specialist, strong two-way forward Boyle joins Griffins out of AJHL Okotoks
Following Taylor's successful NCAA transfer, Griffins land another high-level goalie in BU's Abel
May 25, 2022 Following Taylor's successful NCAA transfer, Griffins land another high-level goalie in BU's Abel
2021-22 Academic Awards: Recognizing our top student-athletes in each MacEwan Faculty
May 13, 2022 2021-22 Academic Awards: Recognizing our top student-athletes in each MacEwan Faculty
Griffins add skill to their forward group with prolific Grande Prairie Storm goal scorer Strang
April 6, 2022 Griffins add skill to their forward group with prolific Grande Prairie Storm goal scorer Strang
Athletes of Year Gouveia, Yassin headline MacEwan Athletics' major award winners
April 2, 2022 Athletes of Year Gouveia, Yassin headline MacEwan Athletics' major award winners
2021-22 Griffins Awards: Introducing our Male Athlete of the Year finalists
March 30, 2022 2021-22 Griffins Awards: Introducing our Male Athlete of the Year finalists
2021-22 Griffins Awards: Introducing our Male Rookie of the Year finalists
March 29, 2022 2021-22 Griffins Awards: Introducing our Male Rookie of the Year finalists
Taylor lands AHL PTO, one of four Griffins currently pursuing pro opportunities
March 15, 2022 Taylor lands AHL PTO, one of four Griffins currently pursuing pro opportunities
Griffins will take time to reflect after tough inaugural season comes to an end with 5-1 loss to Alberta
February 20, 2022 Griffins will take time to reflect after tough inaugural season comes to an end with 5-1 loss to Alberta
Griffins set for one final challenge in challenging inaugural Canada West season with visit to Alberta
February 18, 2022 Griffins set for one final challenge in challenging inaugural Canada West season with visit to Alberta
Three Stars: Farmer, Webb, Morrow earn honours
February 15, 2022 Three Stars: Farmer, Webb, Morrow earn honours
Griffins turn a corner with solid effort against rival Golden Bears, but allow late goals to fall 7-4
February 12, 2022 Griffins turn a corner with solid effort against rival Golden Bears, but allow late goals to fall 7-4
Graduating senior Magee put in the work to reach another level in his final season
February 11, 2022 Graduating senior Magee put in the work to reach another level in his final season
Three Stars: Chambers, Lalor, Schmidt earn honours
February 8, 2022 Three Stars: Chambers, Lalor, Schmidt earn honours
Jolted out of rhythm by second period penalty parade, Griffins give up five unanswered goals in loss to Huskies
February 5, 2022 Jolted out of rhythm by second period penalty parade, Griffins give up five unanswered goals in loss to Huskies
Griffins' penalty kill concedes four goals in 6-1 loss to Huskies
February 5, 2022 Griffins' penalty kill concedes four goals in 6-1 loss to Huskies
Graduating seniors Davies and Thudium making impacts at MacEwan after transferring from rivals
February 4, 2022 Graduating seniors Davies and Thudium making impacts at MacEwan after transferring from rivals
Canada West sets new dates for basketball and men's hockey post-season
February 3, 2022 Canada West sets new dates for basketball and men's hockey post-season
Second Annual U SPORTS Conversations: Live event celebrating Black History Month
February 2, 2022 Second Annual U SPORTS Conversations: Live event celebrating Black History Month
U SPORTS announces updated Winter 2022 Championship Schedule
February 2, 2022 U SPORTS announces updated Winter 2022 Championship Schedule
Three Stars: Farmer, Hunter, Webb earn honours
February 1, 2022 Three Stars: Farmer, Hunter, Webb earn honours
Wheels fall off late as Griffins concede seven unanswered goals in 9-3 loss to Cougars
January 30, 2022 Wheels fall off late as Griffins concede seven unanswered goals in 9-3 loss to Cougars
Unable to generate enough offensive pressure, Griffins fall to 4-2 defeat against Cougars
January 29, 2022 Unable to generate enough offensive pressure, Griffins fall to 4-2 defeat against Cougars
Unheralded Ray excelling with unmatched work ethic after making Griffins as a walk on
January 27, 2022 Unheralded Ray excelling with unmatched work ethic after making Griffins as a walk on
Griffins can't hold early lead as Bisons storm back with four unanswered goals for 4-2 win
January 15, 2022 Griffins can't hold early lead as Bisons storm back with four unanswered goals for 4-2 win
Short-handed Griffins grit out solid effort in rematch but fall 5-2 to Bisons
January 15, 2022 Short-handed Griffins grit out solid effort in rematch but fall 5-2 to Bisons
Griffins set to resume playoff chase with road doubleheader at Manitoba
January 12, 2022 Griffins set to resume playoff chase with road doubleheader at Manitoba
Record 97 Griffins student-athletes earn 2020-21 U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian honours
December 21, 2021 Record 97 Griffins student-athletes earn 2020-21 U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian honours
Brandt, Comrie and Ringrose named to U SPORTS all-star team going against World Junior squad
December 7, 2021 Brandt, Comrie and Ringrose named to U SPORTS all-star team going against World Junior squad
Griffins blanked 6-0 by Golden Bears in final game of first semester
December 5, 2021 Griffins blanked 6-0 by Golden Bears in final game of first semester
Taylor stands tall, but wheels fall off late for Griffins' defence in 5-0 loss to Golden Bears
December 4, 2021 Taylor stands tall, but wheels fall off late for Griffins' defence in 5-0 loss to Golden Bears
NHL draft pick and NCAA transfer Taylor rediscovering top form with more playing time at MacEwan
December 2, 2021 NHL draft pick and NCAA transfer Taylor rediscovering top form with more playing time at MacEwan
Three Stars: Roach, Walisser, Murray earn honours
November 30, 2021 Three Stars: Roach, Walisser, Murray earn honours
Taylor nets Griffins' first CW shutout with plenty of offensive support in a 7-0 triumph over Spartans
November 27, 2021 Taylor nets Griffins' first CW shutout with plenty of offensive support in a 7-0 triumph over Spartans
Unable to capitalize on chances, Griffins fall 6-4 to Spartans despite outshooting them 44-20
November 27, 2021 Unable to capitalize on chances, Griffins fall 6-4 to Spartans despite outshooting them 44-20
Brandt thriving with Griffins after injuries derailed promising start to U SPORTS career
November 25, 2021 Brandt thriving with Griffins after injuries derailed promising start to U SPORTS career
Short-handed Griffins lose sixth-straight after slow start proves costly in 6-3 setback to Dinos
November 14, 2021 Short-handed Griffins lose sixth-straight after slow start proves costly in 6-3 setback to Dinos
Griffins come up flat against Cougars in 7-1 defeat
November 13, 2021 Griffins come up flat against Cougars in 7-1 defeat
Griffins get another crack at Dinos, while also facing MRU on weekend road trip to Calgary
November 10, 2021 Griffins get another crack at Dinos, while also facing MRU on weekend road trip to Calgary
Three Stars: Mwasalla, Chambers, Kope earn honours
November 9, 2021 Three Stars: Mwasalla, Chambers, Kope earn honours
Late rally falls short for Griffins in 3-2 loss to Dinos
November 7, 2021 Late rally falls short for Griffins in 3-2 loss to Dinos
Griffins stymied by hot goaltender in 4-0 home-opening loss to Dinos
November 5, 2021 Griffins stymied by hot goaltender in 4-0 home-opening loss to Dinos
Captain Price passionate about leading by example, playing like a pro, his faith and being a BIPOC role model
November 3, 2021 Captain Price passionate about leading by example, playing like a pro, his faith and being a BIPOC role model
Slow start sends Griffins to first loss of season – a 5-2 setback at UBC
October 30, 2021 Slow start sends Griffins to first loss of season – a 5-2 setback at UBC
Short-handed Griffins run out of gas in 5-2 loss to UBC
October 30, 2021 Short-handed Griffins run out of gas in 5-2 loss to UBC
Griffins resume practicing as they push through adversity in preparation for UBC road trip
October 27, 2021 Griffins resume practicing as they push through adversity in preparation for UBC road trip
Griffins' home-opening weekend games postponed
October 21, 2021 Griffins' home-opening weekend games postponed
Three Stars: Brandt, Mwasalla, Gajic earn honours
October 19, 2021 Three Stars: Brandt, Mwasalla, Gajic earn honours
Brandt named Canada West men's hockey player of the week
October 19, 2021 Brandt named Canada West men's hockey player of the week
Griffins claim historic first Canada West win in debut after 4-3 victory over Regina
October 16, 2021 Griffins claim historic first Canada West win in debut after 4-3 victory over Regina
Griffins score huge 5-2 win over Cougars to complete first Canada West weekend sweep
October 16, 2021 Griffins score huge 5-2 win over Cougars to complete first Canada West weekend sweep
Season preview: Griffins ranked seventh in CW coaches poll
October 15, 2021 Season preview: Griffins ranked seventh in CW coaches poll
With strong mix of experience and youth, Griffins ready for Canada West debut at Regina
October 13, 2021 With strong mix of experience and youth, Griffins ready for Canada West debut at Regina
MacEwan Griffins welcome Joel Mrak as department's new Director, Athletics
September 29, 2021 MacEwan Griffins welcome Joel Mrak as department's new Director, Athletics
Three Stars: Supina, Ho, Porter earn honours
September 28, 2021 Three Stars: Supina, Ho, Porter earn honours
Comrie's OT winner delivers 5-4 win for Griffins over MRU in first preseason home game
September 26, 2021 Comrie's OT winner delivers 5-4 win for Griffins over MRU in first preseason home game
Griffins complete recruiting class with Donohoe and Lamb as they kick-off training camp
August 31, 2021 Griffins complete recruiting class with Donohoe and Lamb as they kick-off training camp
Griffins net another Oil Kings alum, signing talented forward Mohr
August 17, 2021 Griffins net another Oil Kings alum, signing talented forward Mohr
Latest Griffins recruit Schaufler brings character, championship experience and solid blue-line play
August 16, 2021 Latest Griffins recruit Schaufler brings character, championship experience and solid blue-line play
Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Taylor joining Griffins as a transfer from NCAA's UNH
August 12, 2021 Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Taylor joining Griffins as a transfer from NCAA's UNH
Griffins add proven WHL scorer Kope to the mix for 2021-22 season
August 11, 2021 Griffins add proven WHL scorer Kope to the mix for 2021-22 season
2021-22 Canada West TV passes now on sale for conference's 10th season of live streaming
August 3, 2021 2021-22 Canada West TV passes now on sale for conference's 10th season of live streaming
Where are they now: Multi-sport Griffins athlete Hamilton succeeding with red-hot business venture
July 14, 2021 Where are they now: Multi-sport Griffins athlete Hamilton succeeding with red-hot business venture
2021-22 schedule: Griffins set for CW debut Oct. 15 in Regina, home opener Oct. 22 vs. Calgary
June 23, 2021 2021-22 schedule: Griffins set for CW debut Oct. 15 in Regina, home opener Oct. 22 vs. Calgary