The tournament begins on Feb. 11 when Saros and Haula take on Slovakia, followed by Forsberg and the Swedes facing the host, Team Italy. Of note, Sweden and Finland will face one another on Feb. 13 in perhaps the most highly anticipated game of the preliminary round.

Who are the favorites and underdogs heading into the men's and women's 2026 Olympic ice hockey tournaments?

In today’s newsletter: What to expect at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, as the Games officially get going.

For Laila Edwards, this year’s Winter Olympics is about far more than sport, and that’s something she’s getting comfortable with.

Here's what to know about Thursday's slate of women's ice hockey games at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including how to watch information.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially begins today with the opening ceremony and a number of early events. Curling began the action over the past two days and continues this Friday, as does the women’s ice hockey competition that saw Team USA beat Czech Republic yesterday.

Get the latest news on the Milano Cortina Olympics as preparations begin for the 2026 Winter Games. Opening ceremonies kick off on Friday, February 6.

Many have their eyes on the Olympic ice for curling, hockey and figure skating, but Italians and Americans are watching a different ICE. The post Olympic ice, ICE and The (rebranded) Ice House: Storylines to watch from Milan appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

A deep dive into the NHL-loaded Team USA men's hockey roster for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

The small town of Warroad, Minnesota, has had an outsized impact on the history of hockey in the U.S. The inclusion of Brock Nelson on the men's Olympic team this year makes eight players from Warroad to go to the Winter Games.