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Czech Captain Apologizes for Controversial Hit on Fillier

2/10/2026

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Czechia captain Aneta Tejralova apologized to Canada's Sarah Fillier on February 10, 2026 for a December 28, 2025 hit that led to Tejralova's two-game PWHL suspension.
During the Olympics match, Tejralova approached Fillier to express concern for her well-being.
Fillier reassured Tejralova that Tejralova was okay.
The game was physical, and injuries affected players on both teams, including Canada's captain Marie-Philip Poulin, who was ruled out for the next game.

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Czechia captain Aneta Tejralova apologized to Canada's Sarah Fillier on February 10, 2026 for a December 28, 2025 hit that led to Tejralova's two-game PWHL suspension.
During the Olympics match, Tejralova approached Fillier to express concern for her well-being.
Fillier reassured Tejralova that Tejralova was okay.
The game was physical, and injuries affected players on both teams, including Canada's captain Marie-Philip Poulin, who was ruled out for the next game.