"The International Olympic Committee, the Milano Cortina 2026 Organizing Committee, the International Ice Hockey Federation, Team Finland and Team Canada confirm that the game between Team Finland and Team Canada in the women's Olympic ice hockey competition scheduled to take place today has been postponed,"
"The decision was taken following consultations with medical professionals after cases of norovirus were identified within Team Finland. It was made collectively and in accordance with established health and safety principles, with the health and wellbeing of players, team staff, officials and all tournament participants as the highest priority."
The Canada–Finland women's Olympic hockey game scheduled for Thursday was postponed after cases of norovirus were identified within Team Finland. The game was rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m. ET at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena. The decision followed consultations with medical professionals and was made collectively by relevant organizers and teams, prioritizing health and wellbeing of players, staff, officials and participants. Finland practiced with only eight skaters and two goaltenders. A Finnish Ice Hockey Association spokesperson said the remaining 13 players are either infected or in quarantine. Team Canada's next game is against Switzerland on Saturday at 3:10 p.m. ET.
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