The National Lacrosse League has officially cancelled the 2020 playoffs.

The season has been on pause since March 12, and the league cancelled the rest of the regular season April 6th.

The Saskatchewan Rush were 7-and-3 and in first place in the West division when the season was paused. 

League commissioner Nick Sakiewicz said in a media release Thursday: "Communities are starting to open up, sports are beginning to return, and we look forward to our 35th season. We wish everyone continued health and safety as we navigate our way back to the game.”

"The health and safety of our players is always paramount," said players association president Peter Schmitz. "The league office has kept us apprised of the efforts to try and find a reasonable solution and that the continued uncertainty of the many considerations needed to restart the season have made it virtually impossible to chart a course to a season finale. We regret that the players, fans and clubs won’t get to enjoy what was sure to be an exciting playoff series but in light of the current state of affairs, we agree a focus on next years’ season is the best use of the downtime."

The dates for the 2020 draft and starting date for next season will be announced in the fall.