The PWHL announced it postponed a do-or-die Game 5 between the Minnesota Frost and the Montreal Victoire due to player safety concerns due to illness.
Read more 2 $200K lottery prizes claimed in Mass. from this new game on Monday
“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 league said in a statement.
Two sources told The Associated Press that the illness is limited to Montreal.
The PWHL also confirmed that the symptoms players are facing are not related to hantavirus.
MORE BY LAUREN CAMPBELL
Tom Brady trolls Kevin Hart with child-size Knicks jerseyMay. 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Read more Worcester airport director to retire after 18 years
MLB Mock Draft: Mass. high school pitcher who throws 100 mph predicted to go in 1st roundMay. 11, 2026, 1:48 p.m.
The rodent-borne disease has drawn attention in recent days after several Canadians were identified as contacts linked to a deadly outbreak aboard an Antarctic cruise ship, though no Canadian cases have been confirmed.
Game 5 will now be played Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Quebec. The winner will punch their ticket to the Walter Cup Final where they will face the Ottawa Charge.
Read more Mass. man arrested in connection with throwing gun on highway
The Associated Press contributed to this article
About the Author
