2026 Winter Olympics: U.S. women's hockey, Alysa Liu looking for gold and more
Gold is on the line for the United States women’s hockey team on Thursday at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The U.S. will face familiar foe Canada in the gold medal game. Since women’s hockey was introduced as an Olympic sport in 1998, the only two teams that have won gold are…
Gold is on the line for the United States women’s hockey team on Thursday at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The U.S. will face familiar foe Canada in the gold medal game. Since women’s hockey was introduced as an Olympic sport in 1998, the only two teams that have won gold are the U.S. and Canada. Though Canada defeated the Americans for gold in Beijing four years ago, the U.S. outscored Canada 24-7 across four games during the 2025 Rivalry Series in November and December.
However, it’s a new game once the puck drops at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
The “Blade Angels” are back on the ice for the women’s free skate. Alysa Liu finished third in the short program, putting her in prime position to win the first Olympic medal for an American in women’s figure skating in 20 years. Isabeau Levito finished eighth in the short program for the U.S., while Amber Glenn placed 13th.
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Key events for Thursday (all times Eastern)
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Curling: Women’s round robin, Session 12 — U.S. vs. Switzerland, 8:05 a.m.
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Ice hockey: Women’s bronze medal game — Switzerland vs. Sweden, 8:40 a.m.
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Speedskating: Men’s 1,500 meter final, 10:30 a.m.
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Figure skating: Women single skating free skate, 1:00 p.m.
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Ice hockey: Women’s gold medal game — U.S. vs. Canada, 1:10 p.m.
We’ll have all the best moments from Thursday’s events below.
