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02/05 07:00 CST Finland women's Olympic hockey game vs. Canada postponed after
stomach virus depletes roster
Finland women's Olympic hockey game vs. Canada postponed after stomach virus
depletes roster
By JOHN WAWROW
AP Hockey Writer
MILAN (AP) --- Finland women's hockey team's preliminary round-opening game
against Canada on Thursday has been postponed due to a stomach virus depleting
Finland's roster.
The game was rescheduled to Feb. 12.
The decision to postpone the game was announced shortly after Finland completed
its early afternoon practice with just eight skaters and two goalies. The
remaining 13 players are either in quarantine or isolation due to a norovirus
that began affecting the team on Tuesday night.
The postponement provides Finland two extra days to rest before playing the
U.S. on Saturday. Had their game against Canada not been postponed, Finnish
officials were considering the possibility of a forfeiture.
"While all stakeholders recognize the disappointment of not playing the game as
originally scheduled, this was a responsible and necessary decision that
reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games and the integrity of the competition,"
Olympic officials announced.
"All stakeholders thank teams, partners and fans for their cooperation and
understanding, and look forward to the rescheduled game being played under safe
and appropriate conditions."
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