DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche say one of their players has recovered after testing positive for the COVID-19 virus.

The player was at home in isolation since the symptoms first appeared.

Colorado made the announcment Thursday.

The Avs player becomes the third NHL player to test positive for COVID-19. Two Ottawa Senators players tested positive earlier this moth.

The Avalanche said anyone who had known close contact with the player has been notified.

In a statement, the organization adds it will "continue to work in conjunction with our medical staff and public health officials to do everything we can to help the Avalanche community remain safe and healthy during this time."

The NHL, like almost every pro league and event, suspended its season earlier this month.

Here is the full statement released by the club:

The Colorado Avalanche were advised today that a player has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.  The player has been at home in isolation since the first symptoms appeared, has recovered and is back to normal. The Avalanche have notified anyone who has had known close contact with the athlete.

The health and safety of our players, staff, fans, and community remains our highest priority. The Avalanche organization will continue to work in conjunction with our medical staff and public health officials to do everything we can to help the Avalanche community remain safe and healthy during this time.