Health concerns halt playoff game
The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced that a scheduled playoff contest in Montreal would be postponed after players reported an unspecified illness, prioritizing safety above competition.
The matchup between the Minnesota Frost and the Montreal Victoire has been rescheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, with the league confirming the new kickoff.
Anonymous sources indicated that the illness appears confined to the Montreal region and that its symptoms do not align with hantavirus, reducing concerns about a wider health threat.
The winner of the rescheduled game will advance to face the Ottawa Charge in the Walter Cup Final, while Minnesota, having captured the league’s first two titles, is aiming for a historic third consecutive championship.