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MILAN – The women’s Olympic hockey game between Canada and Finland scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed after members of Team Finland contracted norovirus.The decision was made after the Finnish team only had 10 players – eight skaters and two goalies – on the ice at a pre-game skate Thursday afternoon at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena. The team’s other 13 players were quarantined in the athlete village, either because they were sick or were exposed to the virus, according to a team representative.
According to a statement issued by the International Olympic Committee, several organizations collectively made the decision in the interest of health and safety.
“While all stakeholders recognise 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,” the statement said.
The game has been rescheduled for Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m. local time at Milano Rho.
This story will be updated.
This article originally appeared in The Athletic.
Olympics, Women's Hockey, Women's Olympic Ice Hockey
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