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U.S. Women’s Hockey Faces Canada in Rematch Showdown

2/11/2026

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Summary

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The United States women's national ice hockey team will face the Canada women's national ice hockey team on February 10, 2026, at 2:10 p.m. ET in Milan.
Both teams remain undefeated in the preliminary round, with the United States leading Group A after outscoring opponents 15-1.
Canada has outscored opponents 9-1.
The 2022 Olympic final ended with Canada winning gold, making this a rematch.

History

Historical Context

The intense rivalry between Canada and the United States in women's ice hockey has roots in the inaugural women's tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Since then, both teams have consistently faced each other in finals, except for 2006 and 2019. Canada's victory in the 2022 Winter Olympics final, with a score of 3-2, further solidified their competitive legacy as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 Games in Milan.

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Story summary

The United States women's national ice hockey team will face the Canada women's national ice hockey team on February 10, 2026, at 2:10 p.m. ET in Milan.
Both teams remain undefeated in the preliminary round, with the United States leading Group A after outscoring opponents 15-1.
Canada has outscored opponents 9-1.
The 2022 Olympic final ended with Canada winning gold, making this a rematch.

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