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Finland women's hockey team postpones first game after team suffers a norovirus outbreak

The women's hockey match between Finland and Canada at the Winter Olympics has been postponed due to a norovirus outbreak affecting the Finnish team. Thirteen players are either infected or in quarantine, leading to concerns over player safety and roster availability. The game has been rescheduled for February 12, allowing the team some extra time to recover before their next matchup.

Finland women's hockey team postpones first game after team suffers a norovirus outbreak

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Key Highlights

  • Finland's women's hockey team postponed their game against Canada due to a norovirus outbreak.
  • Thirteen players are either infected or in quarantine.
  • The game was rescheduled to February 12.
  • The decision was made to ensure player health and safety.
  • Finland had only eight skaters and two goalies available for practice prior to the postponement.
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Sources

  1. Finland's Olympic women's ice hockey team postpones game as players deal with norovirus outbreak
  2. Unexpected virus outbreak forces postponement of Finland vs Canada women’s Olympic hockey game
  3. Virus wave delays Finland-Canada hockey opener
  4. Finland women's hockey team postpones first game after team suffers a norovirus outbreak

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