Several Cleveland Monsters games postponded due to COVID-19 protocols

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Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the Cleveland Monsters and the American Hockey League have announced a slew of postponed games due to COVID-19. 

The postponements affect multiple teams, including the Abbotsford Canucks, the Charlotte Checkers, the San Diego Gulls, and the Texas Stars. 

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The following games have been postponed: 

• Wed., Dec. 29 – Cleveland Guardians at Lehigh Valley (AHL Game #419)
• Fri., Dec. 31 – Cleveland Guardians at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL Game #437
• Sat., Jan. 1 – Cleveland Guardians at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL Game #444)

Make-up dates for the games have yet to be determined. 

No other information is available. 

This is a developing story. Check back with 3News for the latest developments as we receive them. 

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