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A preliminary round game between Finland and Canada in women’s ice hockey at the Winter Olympics was postponed Thursday due to a norovirus outbreak.
The Finnish women’s team was dealing with the problem, the team said.
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Finland’s Elisa Holopainen celebrates her third goal on April 20, 2025. (REUTERS/David W. Cerny)
Their matchup with Canada has been postponed to February 12. Finland completed its early afternoon practice session with just eight skaters and two goaltenders. The remaining 13 players were in quarantine or isolation due to the stomach virus issue that began affecting players on Tuesday.
“While all stakeholders acknowledge the disappointment of not playing the game as originally planned, this was a responsible and necessary decision that reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games and the integrity of the competition,” Olympic officials announced.
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Finnish players celebrate with their trophy and medals after the match on April 20, 2025. (REUTERS/David W. Cerny)
“All stakeholders thank the teams, partners and fans for their cooperation and understanding, and hope that the rescheduled match will be played under safe and appropriate conditions.”
Finland was already considering the possibility of losing the match.
Finland coach Tero Lehterä said it may have been unfair to ask his 10 healthy players to compete in a full match. The coach said the team took into account the possibility that Canada would also suffer the same problem.
“Most of them are improving, but not healthy enough to play. And there is a chance that if we play, that could influence Team Canada and their health as well,” Lehterä said after practice.
Finnish players celebrate with their trophy and medals after the World Championship match on April 20, 2025. (REUTERS/David W. Cerny)
“But I couldn’t risk my players if they were sick yesterday to play tonight because that would be an individual mistake,” he added.
