COVID-19 Pandemic Delays Marian Hossa, Doug Wilson's 2020 Hall of Fame Inductions

On Monday, Lanny McDonald, chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame announced that the 2020 HHOF Induction Weekend is being postponed "until further notice due to continuing consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic."

Blackhawks legends Marian Hossa and Doug Wilson, in addition to Jarome Iginla, Kevin Lowe and Kim St-Pierre make up the 2020 HHOF's Player Category, with Ken Holland in the Builder Category.

The 2020 Induction Celebration was previously set for Monday, November 16th in Toronto. 

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The Hall's Board of Directors will address rescheduling plans for the induction when they meet on October 29, 2020.

"While it's possible the class of 2020 could be inducted on alternative dates during the modified 2020-21 NHL season, the most likely scenario is to postpone to November 2021, either by waiving the 2021 elections or in combination with the 2021 induction class involving adjusted category limits," McDonald said in a statement. "Since the magic of the induction from the Honoured Members' perspective is experiencing several days of close interaction with family, friends, former teammates and fans, the Board ruled out any means of holding the 2020 inductions virtually."

COVID-19 pandemic delays Marian Hossa, Doug Wilson's 2020 Hall of Fame inductions originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

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