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ARTICLE · 15 JUNE 2021

Stanley Cup Travel Exemptions Approved For NHL Players

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The Stanley Cup is an annual playoff competition for international hockey; Canada is often involved in hosting and sending its teams to advanced rounds.

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  • The Canadian government is relaxing travel restrictions for National Hockey League (NHL) teams crossing the U.S.-Canada border for the Stanley Cup event. Upon entry, they will not have to complete a 14-day quarantine. 
  • According to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, this change is allowed on a “national interest” basis. It offers flexibility for the final two rounds of championship matches.   
  • Teams must enter Canada or the U.S. via private plane. Additionally, they must take COVID-19 tests before and after arriving in Canada. During their stay, they must test daily.  

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The Stanley Cup is an annual playoff competition for international hockey; Canada is often involved in hosting and sending its teams to advanced rounds. The United States is similarly invested, and this exception supports the exchange of teams across the U.S.-Canadian border. Importantly, this change supports American- and Canadian-based teams only; this change

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