DES MOINEES, Iowa - The Iowa Wild is feeling the effects of coronavirus.
Wild Head Equipment Manager Richard Krouse says every part of the team's uniforms are manufactured in China. I just told the guys, listen no breaking them on the
He says hes been asking the players to take it easy on their sticks because he's running short on inventory. "I just told them, no breaking them over the boards if you're upset," said Krouse. "No trying to stomp'em, or do anything intentionally."
Krouse says teams across the American Hockey League are facing an equipment shortage because the coronavirus has shut down much of China's manufacturing.