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Canada-Finland hockey postponed, McMorris misses big air qualifying at Winter Games
- On Feb. 5, 2026, the IOC, IIHF, and the Milan Cortina organising committee announced the postponement of the Canada-Finland women's preliminary hockey game to Feb. 12 after norovirus cases were identified within Team Finland.
- Earlier this week the stomach illness began spreading, prompting a practice cancellation on Wednesday; norovirus spreads through contact, food, surfaces, and aerosols with symptoms lasting 24 to 36 hours, experts say.
- Eleven skaters and all three goaltenders practised Friday while nine players remained isolated, with Finland aiming to have 14 skaters available despite the postponement.
- Mark McMorris withdrew from men's big air qualifying after a nasty fall the night before to focus on the slopestyle event, a precaution following consultations with Canada Snowboard and medical staff.
- Doctors praised Olympic officials for suspending the game Thursday, saying it likely prevented spread to the Canada team; health experts urged frequent handwashing and bleach surface cleaning.
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The game to be played by Canada later today against Finland was postponed to February 12; 12 Finnish players are affected by a virus.
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Canada-Finland hockey postponed, McMorris misses big air qualifying at Winter Games
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Total News Sources23
Leaning Left9Leaning Right1Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 38%
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