In reaction to Governor Dunleavy’s address to the state of Alaska on Friday and the continued high positive testing results on the Kenai Peninsula, the City of Soldotna and the City of Kenai addressed usage of area ice facilities including the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex and the Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility.
The Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association (KPHA Ice Hawks) and the Northern Knights Hockey Club of Alaska are both impacted by tighter restrictions, mandates and rink closures.
The City of Kenai, according to the city’s Facebook posting…
“The City of Kenai is taking action to address public access to City facilities in response to Governor Dunleavy urging Alaskans to take immediate action to slow COVID-19. These steps are necessary in light of the rapid spread of cases across Alaska and the increasing cases on the Kenai Peninsula and allows the City to maintain critical services. The Kenai Ice Rink will remain open to use; however, effective Monday, November 16, use will be restricted to Central Kenai Peninsula participants only. Kenai parks, open spaces, and trails will remain open.”
The City of Soldotna announced on Thursday, November 12th the temporary closure of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex effective Friday, November 13th. See story at radiokenai.com for details.
In response to both of these actions, the Northern Knights HCAK and KPHA Hockey Communities will adjust to comply to changing guidelines.
According to the KPHA Ice Hawks Facebook page…
