Finland women’s Olympic hockey game vs. Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By JOHN WAWROWFebruary 5, 2026 at 02:53 PM

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Finland's opening Olympic women's hockey game against Canada, scheduled for Thursday in Milan, has been postponed due to a norovirus outbreak within the Finnish team. The virus, which began affecting players on Tuesday night, left 13 players quarantined or isolated, leaving the team with only eight skaters and two goalies available for practice. The game has been rescheduled for February 12th, providing Finland with additional rest before their game against the U.S. on Saturday. Finnish officials were considering a forfeiture due to the depleted roster and the risk of infecting the Canadian team. Olympic officials stated the postponement was a necessary decision to maintain the integrity of the competition.

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France 30% Italy 30% United States 30% 2026 Winter Olympics 40% Milan 40% Tero Lehterä ×570% Canada ×480% Finland ×790%

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