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NHL Postpones Leafs/Senators Game Tonight

10/22/2014 at 1:25pm EDT

NEW YORK/TORONTO (October 22, 2014) – The game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators, scheduled for tonight at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, has been postponed, the National Hockey League announced today.

The date and time of the rescheduled game will be announced at a later date.

The National Hockey League wishes to express its sympathy and prayers to all affected by the tragic events in Ottawa.


added 1:54pm,

Statement from the Toronton Maple Leafs

“The Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of all affected by the tragic events in downtown Ottawa today. The Club supports the National Hockey League’s decision to postpone tonight’s scheduled meeting with the Ottawa Senators.

We have been witness today to some terrible events but are thankful to those brave men and women for their tireless service in protecting everyone’s safety.”

added 1:58pm, Ottawa Senators statement is below...

OTTAWA - Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk issued the following statement in response to the tragic events that took place earlier today in downtown Ottawa, which have resulted in the postponement of the team’s home game tonight against Toronto.

“We are shocked and deeply saddened by today’s tragic events on Parliament Hill and in downtown Ottawa. Our collective thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims as well as with all Members of Parliament and staff who have had to manage through today’s difficult circumstances,” said Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk. “Hockey is certainly secondary to these type of tragic events and we know our fans stand alongside us with the league’s decision to postpone tonight’s game.”

In the coming days, the Senators will provide details on the date and time for the re-scheduled game. In the interim, ticket holders are kindly asked to hold onto their tickets. Any ticket holders who need to redeem their tickets will be given this option. These details will be provided as part of the announcement of the re-scheduled game.

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