Canada’s Olympic Hockey and Curling Teams See Mixed Results in Milano
Milano, Italy – February 20, 2026 – Canada’s Olympic athletes continued their pursuit of gold at the Milano-Cortina Games, with the men’s and women’s curling teams achieving success while the men’s hockey team advanced and the women’s hockey team faced a heartbreaking defeat.
Curling: Gold Medal Dreams Alive for Canadian Teams
Canada’s men’s curling team, skipped by Brad Jacobs, secured a spot in the gold medal game with a 5-4 victory over Norway in the semi-finals. Jacobs used the hammer in the 11th end to clinch the win. They will face Great Britain in the final on Saturday, seeking to add to Canada’s curling legacy.
The Canadian women’s curling team, led by Rachel Homan, too advanced, defeating South Korea 10-7. This victory earned them a semi-final matchup against Sweden, scheduled for later today.
Hockey: Men Advance, Women Suffer Overtime Loss
The Canadian men’s hockey team progressed to the semi-finals after a hard-fought 4-3 overtime win against Czechia earlier in the week. They are set to face Finland in the semi-final, with puck drop scheduled for just after noon today. Head coach Jon Cooper has not ruled out captain Sidney Crosby for the game, stating he is being evaluated and the situation is “day-by-day.” CBC Sports reports that Crosby’s medical evaluation is ongoing.
Unfortunately, the Canadian women’s hockey team suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in the gold medal game yesterday, settling for silver. The game was closely contested, with Kristin O’Neill scoring for Canada before the U.S. Mounted a comeback. Yahoo News Canada details the heartbreaking finish.
Crosby’s Status Remains Uncertain
Despite the injury sustained during the game against Czechia, Sidney Crosby has not been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament. Sportsnet reports that Cooper emphasized the team has many leaders who can step up if Crosby is unable to play.
Canada continues to compete for medals across various disciplines at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with curling and hockey remaining key focuses for Canadian fans.