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Highlights of the Milan Cortina Olympics: Key Events on February 10
2/9/2026, 8:40:17 PM
Anticipated Showdown in Women's Hockey
On February 10, the Milan Cortina Olympics will feature a highly anticipated match between Canada and the United States in women's hockey. This event marks the first meeting of these rivals since Canada triumphed over the U.S. in the gold medal match at the Beijing Games. The U.S. previously defeated Canada in the 2018 Olympics, adding further intensity to this matchup.
Speedskating Medal Contention
Canada's short-track speedskating team is poised to compete for a medal in the mixed team relay. The team, led by standout William Dandjinou, will face off against competitors from China, Belgium, and Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals. The two best teams from each race, along with the two fastest third-placed teams, will advance to the semifinals.
Freestyle Skiing Debut
Mikaël Kingsbury, a four-time Olympian and flag-bearer for Canada, is set to make his debut at the Milan Cortina Games. He will compete in the preliminary round of the moguls event. Kingsbury has a notable Olympic history, having won a silver medal in 2014, a gold in 2018, and another silver in 2022.
Figure Skating Competition
In the men's short program, Canadian figure skater Stephen Gogolev will represent his country after achieving a score of 92.99 points in the team competition. He performed to "Piano Concerto No. 2" by Sergei Rachmaninov, helping Canada reach the finals of that event. The competition for gold in the individual event is expected to be fierce, with American skater Ilia Malinin, a two-time reigning champion, and Japan's Yuma Kagiyama, a three-time world silver medallist, as the leading contenders.
Mixed Doubles Curling Final
The day will also feature the gold medal match in mixed doubles curling, where Canada's team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant will compete. They recently concluded their previous match with an 8-4 victory over Switzerland, despite finishing out of the playoff picture with a 4-5 record in the tournament.
Conclusion
February 10 promises to be an exciting day at the Milan Cortina Olympics, with key events across various sports, showcasing the competitive spirit and talent of athletes from Canada and beyond.
