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A preliminary round match 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 match against Canada has been postponed until February 12. Finland finished its training session early in the afternoon with only eight skaters and two goaltenders. The remaining 13 players were either in quarantine or isolation due to a stomach virus issue that began affecting players on Tuesday.
“While all stakeholders recognize the disappointment of not having played the match as originally planned, this is 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 look forward to the postponed match taking place in safe and appropriate conditions.”
Finland was already considering withdrawing.
Finland coach Tero Lehterä said it might be unfair to ask his 10 healthy players to participate in a full match. The coach said the team took into account the possibility that Canada was also dealing with the same problem.
“Most of them are getting better, but they’re not healthy enough to play. And there’s a chance that if we played, it could influence Team Canada and their health as well,” Lehterä said after practice.
Finnish players celebrate with their trophy and medals after the World Championships 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 it would be a mistake against the individual,” he added.
