Here’s the latest on the PWHL Frost vs. Victoire game:
- Game 5, a deciding semifinal matchup between Minnesota Frost and Montreal Victoire, was postponed due to player illness concerns. The league said the decision followed medical guidance and was made to protect players, fans, and staff. A new date was anticipated to be announced after further medical review.[1][2][3]
- At the time of postponement, teams were tied 2-2 in the best-of-five series, with the winner advancing to face the Ottawa Charge in the Walter Cup Final. The league indicated they would share an updated rescheduled date within 24 hours as medical guidance allowed.[3][1]
- Various outlets reported that the illness appeared confined to Montreal players, though exact details were not disclosed publicly per the league’s policy. The illness concern prompted postponement hours before puck drop at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec.[1][3]
What happened next (if you want, I can check for the official rescheduled date and any post-game notes once available).
- The Victoire and Frost remained in the mix for the Walter Cup Final against the Ottawa Charge, contingent on the outcome of the rescheduled Game 5.[2][1]
- Ticketing: Tickets for the postponed game were to be honored for the makeup date, with refunds available for fans unable to attend.[1]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official update and any game-day details for the rescheduled date.
Sources
The fifth and deciding game of the PWHL’s semifinal playoff series between Minnesota and Montreal set for Monday night was postponed because of player safety concerns related to an illness. Hours after announcing Game 5 between the Frost and Victoire would not be played on time, the league announced it was rescheduled for Tuesday night in Laval, Quebec. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press the illness is limited to Montreal. The people spoke on condition of...
www.sportsnet.caMonday night’s winner-take-all Game 5 between the Montréal Victoire and Minnesota Frost was postponed just hours before puck drop at Place Bell due to player safety concerns related to illness. In a statement, the PWHL said the decision was made following consultation with medical personnel and in accordance with the league’s commitment to the health […]
montreal.citynews.caThe fifth and deciding game of the PWHL’s first-round playoff series between Minnesota and Montreal scheduled for Monday night has been postponed.
ground.newsPlayer safety concerns tied to illness have prompted the PWHL to postpone Monday's playoff game between the Minnesota Frost and Montreal Victoire, according to the league.
www.cbsnews.com“I want the team to be healthy and have a good competition,” said a Montreal Victoire fan after Game 5 between the Victoire and Minnesota Frost was postponed until Tuesday due to player safety concerns related to illness. Adriana Gentile reports.
montreal.citynews.caThe fifth and deciding game of the PWHL's first-round playoff series between Minnesota and Montreal scheduled for Monday night has been postponed News/Talk 989 WORD
www.audacy.comMedical assessment has determined that the symptoms players are experiencing are not consistent with hantavirus.
www.bostonglobe.comThis is definitely a rare occurrence.
www.sportingnews.comThis is definitely a rare occurrence.
www.sportingnews.comThe fifth and deciding game of the PWHL's first-round playoff series between Minnesota and Montreal scheduled for Monday night has been postponed.
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