05/11/26 03:52:00
Printable Page
05/11 15:50 CDT PWHL postpones Minnesota-Montreal Game 5 out of player safety
illness concern
PWHL postpones Minnesota-Montreal Game 5 out of player safety illness concern
LAVAL, Quebec (AP) --- The fifth and deciding game of the PWHL's first-round
playoff series between Minnesota and Montreal scheduled for Monday night has
been postponed.
The league announced Game 5 between the Frost and Victoire would not take place
in Laval, Quebec, as planned because of player safety concerns related to an
illness. The PWHL said medical assessment has determined symptoms are not
consistent with hantavirus.
It was not immediately clear when the game will now take place, though the
league expects to provide an update within the next day.
"The decision was made following consultation with medical personnel and in
accordance with the league's commitment to the health and wellbeing of players,
fans, staff and all those involved in the competition," the PWHL said.
The winner will face the Ottawa Charge in the Walter Cup final after they
defeated the Boston Fleet in the other first-round matchup. Minnesota won the
title in each of the league's first two years of existence and is going for a
three-peat.
The PWHL said earlier in the day that Games 3 and 4 of the final at Ottawa were
set for May 18 and May 20. It was also not clear if those dates would be
affected by the postponement.
___
AP women's hockey: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-hockey
|
