Winter sports
Canada-Finland women's hockey game postponed due to norovirus outbreak
Canada-Finland women's hockey game postponed after Finnish players fall ill with norovirus
Canada-Finland women's hockey game postponed after Finnish players fall ill with norovirus
## Game against Switzerland now first for Team Canada
The highly anticipated women's hockey matchup between Canada and Finland at the 2022 Winter Olympics has been postponed after several Finnish players fell ill with norovirus.
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced the decision on Thursday, stating that the game will be rescheduled for a later date. The first game for the Canadian women's hockey team will now be against Switzerland on Saturday at 3:10 p.m. ET.
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. It's a common issue at large sporting events where athletes are in close contact and hygiene can be difficult to maintain.
The Canadian team will now have an extra day to prepare for their first game against Switzerland as they look to defend their gold medal from the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. Head coach Troy Ryan and his squad will be hoping the postponement doesn't disrupt their momentum heading into the tournament.
