Is Canada now the underdog in women's hockey?
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Canadian figure skaters moving ahead without Stellato-Dudek in Olympic team event
Canada's Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud skated circles around an empty sheet of ice as "Carmina Burana" boomed from the arena's loudspeakers during a practice session Wednesday.
Where are the Winter Olympics? 2026 venues to know - ESPN
The 2026 Winter Olympics will feature thousands of international athletes across 16 different sports. Competitors will go for gold at a variety of venues throughout Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
Canada rides fast start to victory over Czechia in Olympic mixed doubles curling opener
The lights went out at the Olympic curling venue before Canada’s Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman powered their way to a near-flawless 10-5 victory over Czechia on the opening day of mixed doubles competition Wednesday in Italy.
Ice hockey-Slovakia's Tatar gets used to 'weird' sound at Milano Cortina venue
MILAN, Feb 4 : From its size and shape to its texture and feel, the ice for the Milano Cortina Olympic ice hockey tournaments has faced considerable scrutiny before play has even begun.
IOC hopes no jeers against Americans at opening ceremony
MILAN, Feb 4 : The International Olympic Committee is hoping the Milano Cortina Winter Games' opening ceremony on Friday will not be marred by jeers against Americans, and will be a show of respect for athletes from around the world.
Ice hockey-Four Finland women's hockey players down with stomach flu
MILAN, Feb 4 : Four members of Finland's women's Olympic ice hockey team have contracted stomach flu ahead of their opening match at the Milano Cortina Games, a spokesperson for the Finnish Ice Hockey Association told Reuters on Wednesday, with the athletes isolating as a precaution.
Ice hockey-Czech coach MacLeod just happy to be at Games after cancer diagnosis
MILAN, Feb 4 : Carla MacLeod won two Olympic gold medals with Canada women's ice hockey team and is now leading the Czech Republic as coach at Milano Cortina, but not so long ago she thought she might not be here following her cancer diagnosis.