The NHL released Phase 2 of its return to play plan, Monday morning. The document is 21 pages long and details testing, disinfecting, and small group workouts.

The NHL did not include a date for when Phase 2 will go into effect, but the league is targeting early June. The NHL has been self-quarantining and in Phase 1 since March 12.

The Phase 2 memo can be read in full here.

Some of the highlights of the document include:

The NHL is ready to move to Phase 2 of its return to play plan. Max 6 players at a time allowed to train at team facilities. No coaches or personnel allowed on ice. Player participation strictly voluntary — teams aren't allowed to require players to return to playing cities yet.

— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) May 25, 2020

Of note: Players and team staff will be given a COVID-19 nasal swab test two days before starting Phase 2 training, and then will be tested at least twice per week afterwards. They must also self-administer a temperature and symptom check every day.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 25, 2020

Players from other NHL teams will be permitted access to team facilities in an area where they reside, subject to scheduling and staff availability.

As a result, North Ametican-based players do not have to rush back to their playing cities in order to participate in Phase 2.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 25, 2020

The NHL also included a memorandum to the document explaining where things stand now.

This memorandum, and the accompanying Protocol, sets forth the framework that will govern Players and Clubs in “Phase 2,” the transition period following “self-quarantine,” as Players are permitted to return to NHL Club training facilities for voluntary small-group individualized training activities (on-ice and off-ice).

Based on the current information available, we are now targeting a date in early June for a transition to Phase 2. However, it has not yet been determined when precisely Phase 2 will start or how long it may last. We are continuing to monitor developments in each of the Club’s markets, and may adjust the overall timing if appropriate, following discussion with all relevant parties. To better inform our decision-making, after reviewing the attached Protocol, we would like to hear from Clubs with respect to your ability to implement the required procedures and the estimated timing for your Club to be in a position to open up your training facility.

As we have stated repeatedly, the health of the Players and Club personnel is our top priority, and that will dictate how Phase 2, and any progression thereafter, may evolve. We again emphasize that Player participation in Phase 2 is strictly voluntary. In addition, Clubs are not permitted to require Players to return to the Club’s home city so they can complete a quarantine requirement in time to participate in Phase 2.

The release of the Phase 2 plans comes days after the NHLPA approved of the 24-team playoff format.

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