The Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and Ottawa Senators will be limited to 50 per cent capacity at home games starting on Saturday after Ontario unveiled new rules on Wednesday to combat the current COVID-19 surge.
The rule allows 50 per cent capacity for any indoor venue with capacity for 1,000 or more people — meaning the 17 Ontario-based OHL teams also will be affected.
“This measure is being taken to reduce opportunities for close contact in high-risk indoor settings with large crowds and when masks are not always worn,” the Ontario government said in a media release.
Ontario was the first jurisdiction to announce a capacity limit for NHL or NBA teams this season.
