IIHF cancels Under-18 World Championship

The Under-18 Men's World Hockey Championship has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the IIHF announced Friday.

The 10-team tournament had been scheduled for April 16-26 in Plymouth and Ann Arbor, Michigan. USA Hockey will refund those who purchased tickets for the event.

The IIHF cited U.S. President Donald Trump's ban against travel between Europe and the United States, as well as Michigan authorities' recommendation to avoid gatherings of more than 100 people.

Meanwhile, the IIHF will hold a conference call Tuesday to discuss the status of the Men's Senior World Championship, which is scheduled to be played May 8-24 in Zurich and Lausanne, Switzerland.

The governing body of international hockey canceled the Division II and III worlds Friday.

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