A pre-season game between Kärpät and Sport was abruptly ended and will not be resumed due to unsafe ice conditions. The decision to halt play was made collectively by players from both teams, arena staff, and the officiating crew. According to Finnish news outlet Kaleva, the poor ice quality presented a safety risk to all participants. Investigations determined that the ice surface could not be adequately repaired to allow for continued play. Kärpät, the home team, released a statement confirming the cancellation, citing safety as the primary reason. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident, but the game was deemed unplayable.