Canada’s Curling Teams Battle for Olympic Glory in Milan
MILAN – February 21, 2026 – The excitement is building as Canada’s curling teams enter the final stages of competition at the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Brad Jacobs, the celebrated 2014 Olympic champion, leads his Calgary-based rink in a quest for a second gold medal, while Valérie Maltais aims to add to her impressive medal haul in long-track speedskating.
Men’s Curling Final: Canada vs. Scotland/Great Britain
All eyes will be on the men’s curling final as Jacobs and his team look to break Canada’s 12-year golden drought in the sport. They face a formidable opponent in Scotland’s Bruce Mouat and Great Britain. The teams previously met in round-robin play, with Canada emerging victorious with a 9-5 win. This final promises a thrilling showdown between two of the world’s best curling teams. The pressure is on as Canada strives to reclaim its dominance in men’s curling.
Women’s Curling: Bronze Medal Pursuit
On the women’s side, Rachel Homan’s Ottawa-based rink will compete for a bronze medal against the United States’ Tabitha Peterson. Canada hasn’t secured a medal in women’s curling since their gold-winning performance at the 2014 Sochi Games, making this match particularly significant. The team is determined to bring a medal home and reignite Canada’s success in women’s curling.
Beyond the Ice: Other Canadian Highlights
The action extends beyond the curling rink. Valérie Maltais, fresh off a bronze medal in the women’s 1,500 metres, will compete in the women’s mass start final, seeking another opportunity to stand on the podium. Ivanie Blondin, the defending silver medallist from Beijing 2022, will also be a strong contender in the same event.
Reece Howden, a dominant force in ski cross, aims to translate his consistent success – including three Crystal Globe wins (2021, 2023, 2025) – into an Olympic podium finish. After finishing ninth at the 2022 Games, Howden is determined to make his mark at Milan Cortina 2026.
Hockey and More
The men’s hockey bronze-medal game will see Finland take on Slovakia. Finland suffered a heartbreaking loss in the semi-final, falling 3-2 to Canada thanks to a dramatic late goal by Nathan MacKinnon. Slovakia lost 6-2 to the U.S. in their semi-final match.
Stay tuned for more updates as Canada continues to compete for medals at the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games! For more information on the games, visit the official Olympic website.
