The National Hockey League will suspend the 2019-20 season amid the coronavirus outbreak, the league announced Thursday.

The NHL said it hopes to resume play at some point later this season.

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The NHL advised teams earlier in the day not to conduct morning skates, practices or team meetings as the league conducted a broader meeting with its Board of Governors over the next steps. Read more by clicking here: FOX