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A PWHL game was postponed over ‘illness.’ What do we know?
TL;DR
The PWHL postponed Game 5 between the Minnesota Frost and Montreal Victoire due to player safety concerns related to illness. The decision was made shortly before the game was set to start.
Key points
- PWHL postponed Game 5 due to illness concerns
- Game was between Minnesota Frost and Montreal Victoire
- Decision made two hours before scheduled start
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Montreal Victoire fans walk past the locked doors of Place Bell after game 5 of PWHL playoff hockey between Montreal Victoire and Minnesota Frost has been postponed, in Laval, Que., Monday, May 11, 2026. | Christopher Katsarov
The Professional Women’s Hockey League postponed a playoff game Monday night “due to player safety concerns related to illness.”
The Minnesota Frost and the Montreal Victoire were supposed to play a decisive Game 5 Monday, but the game was postponed two hours before its scheduled start.
“The decision was made following consultation with medical personnel and in accordance with the league’s commitment to the health and well-being of players, fans, staff and all those involved in the competition,” the PWHL said in its initial statement.
The league, which launched in 2024, said it would announce the rescheduled date once “medical guidance determines it is appropriate to resume play.”
Roughly four hours later, the PWHL announced on X that Game 5 would be played Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. Place Bell, the Victoire’s home arena, will still host the game.
What illness postponed the PWHL game?
Q&A
Why was the PWHL playoff game postponed?
The game was postponed due to player safety concerns related to illness.
When was the PWHL Game 5 between Minnesota Frost and Montreal Victoire scheduled?
The game was scheduled for Monday night, May 11, 2026.
What does the PWHL say about player health and safety?
The PWHL emphasized its commitment to the health and well-being of players, fans, staff, and all involved in the competition.