Thrilling Friday at Milano Cortina 2026: Homan Leads Curling Charge, Hockey Semifinals Loom
Milano Cortina 2026 promises a captivating Friday with high-stakes competitions in curling, hockey, and short-track speedskating. Team Rachel Homan aims for Olympic gold in women’s curling, while the Canadian men’s hockey team battles Finland for a spot in the final. Courtney Sarault seeks a record-tying medal performance, and the men’s short-track relay team looks to build on recent success. Here’s a complete schedule and what to watch for.
Women’s Curling: Team Homan Faces Sweden in Semifinal
Rachel Homan and her Canadian rink will face Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg in the women’s curling semifinal at 8:05 a.m. ET (CBC Gem). Canada secured their playoff berth with a remarkable five-game winning streak, culminating in a 10-7 victory over South Korea. This win guaranteed Canada a chance to compete for a medal at Milano Cortina 2026. This is Homan’s first playoff appearance in three Olympic Games (two team and one mixed doubles).
Men’s Hockey: Canada vs. Finland in Semifinal Clash
The Canadian men’s hockey team will take on Finland in a highly anticipated semifinal at 10:40 a.m. ET. Following a thrilling overtime win against Czechia in the quarterfinals, Canada faces another formidable opponent in Finland.
Short-Track Speedskating: Sarault Eyes Historic Medal Count
Courtney Sarault has the opportunity to make history in the women’s 1,500m short-track speedskating event, scheduled between 2:15-4 p.m. ET. Sarault has already earned four medals at these Olympics and can tie the Canadian single-Games record of five medals, currently held by Cindy Klassen (2006).
Men’s Short-Track Relay: Canada Looks to Continue Success
The Canadian men’s short-track speedskating team will compete in the 5,000m relay finals at 3:18 p.m. ET. Steven Dubois will return to the track after winning gold in the 500 metres on Wednesday.
Full Schedule for Day 14 (All Times Eastern)
- Biathlon: Men’s 15km mass start, 8:15 a.m.
- Bobsleigh: Two-woman Heat 1, noon; Two-woman Heat 2, 1:50 p.m.
- Freestyle Skiing: Women’s ski cross seeding, 4 a.m.; Men’s aerials qualification, 4:30 a.m.; Men’s halfpipe qualification, 4:30 a.m.; Women’s ski cross 1/8 finals, 6 a.m.; Women’s ski cross quarterfinals, 6:35 a.m.; Women’s ski cross semifinals, 6:54 a.m.; Women’s ski cross finals, 7:10 a.m.; Men’s aerials finals, 7:30 a.m.; Men’s halfpipe finals, 1:30 p.m.
- Hockey: Semifinal: Canada vs. Finland, 10:40 a.m.; Semifinal: U.S. Vs. Slovakia, 3:10 p.m.
- Short-Track Speedskating: Women’s 1,500m quarterfinals, 2:15 p.m.; Women’s 1,500m semifinals, 3:02 p.m.; Men’s 5,000m relay finals, 3:18 p.m.; Women’s 1,500m final, 4 p.m.
- Speedskating: Women’s 1,500m, 10:30 a.m.