One of the most anticipated sports at every Winter Olympics is ice hockey. Women's hockey, in particular, comes into the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with surging momentum thanks to the popularity of the Professional Women's Hockey League following its launch in 2023.

The Finland women's hockey team had its opening game of the Winter Olympics against Canada on Thursday postponed due to a stomach virus depleting the roster. The game was rescheduled for Feb. 12. https://t.co/rp2a3dnYH3 The virus began affecting the Finland squad on Tuesday night.

The women's hockey game between Canada and Finland was postponed on Thursday, February 6 after a stomach virus impacted 13 Finnish players

An Olympic women's hockey match between Finland and Canada was postponed after a norovirus swept through Finland's roster, officials said Thursday.

The Canada vs Finland women’s Olympic hockey game scheduled for Thursday was postponed due to a virus outbreak within the Finnish team.

Finland’s national women’s hockey team canceled practice due to a stomach illness affecting at least four players, a team spokesman confirmed to The Associated Press.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics’ early events continue today before Friday's opening ceremony. Curling began the action yesterday and continues today, with wins for the U.S., Canada, hosts Italy and Britain.

MILAN — The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have yet to officially open, but Canada is already dealing with setbacks.

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