US Women’s Hockey Team Dominates at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games
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Team USA Advances to the Semifinals
The U.S. women’s hockey team continues to impress, controlling the ice against Sweden in the semifinal round. Through the first period, Team USA outshot their opponents 13-2, showcasing their offensive prowess. Cayla Barles’s early snapshot, with 14:51 remaining, gave the U.S. a 1-0 lead.
So far in the tournament, Team USA has been nearly unstoppable, boasting a perfect 5-0 record and an impressive goal differential of 26-1. Sweden, also undefeated at 5-0, comes off a 2-0 victory against Czechia. The winner of this highly anticipated semifinal will face either Canada or Switzerland in the battle for gold.
Beyond the Ice: Olympic Highlights
The Olympics aren’t just about hockey! Jason Kelce and Colin Jost bravely took on the challenge of bobsledding, with Jost jokingly admitting, “I swear to God I thought I was going to die!”
Canada secured a decisive win in women’s curling, defeating China 10-5, snapping a three-game losing streak. In bobsled, the United States’ Frank Del Duca and Joshua Williamson are just a tenth of a second away from a bronze medal position after Run 2.
Triumphs and Resilience
Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidarov stunned the figure skating world with his historic gold medal win, the country’s first in the sport. He shared a heartwarming photo of himself sleeping with his medal under a Kazakhstan flag, captioning it, “Sweet dreams are made of this.”
American figure skater Maxim Naumov offered unwavering support to teammate Ilia Malinin after his challenging performance in the men’s singles event. “We’ve got his back no matter what,” Naumov stated, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie and resilience. Naumov himself carries a powerful story of overcoming adversity, having qualified for the Games after the tragic loss of his parents.
Sweden’s Uphill Battle and Unexpected Engagements
Sweden faces a tough road ahead, having to play in the qualification round. Coach Sam Hallam drew parallels to Canada’s successful run in Vancouver 16 years ago, hoping for a similar outcome. They’ll need to defeat Latvia to advance and then face the undefeated U.S. team.
Amidst the competition, love blossomed! Spanish figure skater Olivia Smart got engaged to her former rival in Milan, and freestyle skier Kateryna Kotsar from Ukraine also celebrated an engagement after qualifying for the big air final.
Alpine Skiing and Short Track Speed Skating Excitement
Switzerland’s Loic Meillard claimed gold in the men’s slalom, while Italy’s Federica Brignone secured her second gold medal in the women’s giant slalom. In short track speed skating, Dutch skater Xandra Velzeboer won gold in the women’s 1,000-meter final, edging out Canada’s Courtney Sarault.
Looking Ahead: Today’s Schedule
Here’s a glimpse of today’s schedule (Eastern Time):
- 3:05 a.m.: Curling, women’s round-robin
- 4 a.m.: Alpine skiing, men’s slalom run 1
- 4 a.m.: Bobsled, two-man heat 1
- 5 a.m.: Short-track speedskating, women’s 1,000-meter quarterfinals
- 10:40 a.m.: Women’s hockey, semifinals, USA vs. Sweden
- 2 p.m.: Figure skating, pairs skating, free skate
- 3:06 p.m.: Bobsled, women’s monobob heat 4
Stay tuned for more updates and inspiring stories from the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics!
