Article in today's Globe indicates that over 75% of the hockey sticks used by NHL players comes from China and the coronavirus as well as shutdown of factories for Chinese New Year observation has resulted in a shutdown in professional grade sticks available. Even if a stick does not break, it may become unusable, losing "pop" and an unlucky player can go through a half-dozen per game. DeBrusk says he is down to about 10 sticks. While the thought from Bauer and CCM (provider of 75% of NHL's sticks--from China--feel that they will get through the season if the outbreak doesn't continue out of control.