The American Hockey League, which has the NHL's top minor league teams, announced that the indefinite suspension of its regular season won't be lifted before May.
โThe clubs remain committed to playing as many games as possible when the season begins,โ the commissioner's office said in a statement.
The $2 million will be earmarked to help about 1,800 workers who are employed at Magic games, Lakeland Magic G League games, Orlando Solar Bears minor-league hockey games and other Amway Center events.
The Arizona Coyotes will pay all part-time arena and team employees through the end of the previously scheduled NHL season.
The next scheduled games between teams which have not withdrawn are Wednesday.