On the 12th day of the Milano-Cortina Games, the focus shifts to the Canadian men’s hockey team as they gear up for their quarterfinal match against Czechia. Additionally, Canada has strong medal prospects in short track speed skating, with snowboarding sensation Mark McMorris eyeing his fourth consecutive Olympic medal.
Let’s kick off with a rundown of the medal opportunities for Canada on Wednesday:
Snowboarding: Mark McMorris and Cam Spalding are set to compete in the men’s slopestyle final at 5:20 a.m. ET. McMorris, aiming for his fourth Olympic medal, recently triumphed at the Winter X Games. Despite missing the big air event due to a concussion, McMorris excelled in slopestyle qualifying. Meanwhile, Spalding, the reigning World Cup slopestyle champion, secured a spot in the final.
Freestyle skiing: Marion Thenault will participate in the women’s aerials final at 8 a.m. ET. Thenault, a seasoned skier with multiple World Cup medals, is vying for Olympic success against tough competition.
Short track: The women’s relay final is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, followed by the men’s 500m final at 3:32 p.m. ET. Canadian contenders, including Courtney Sarault, aim to make their mark in these high-stakes events.
In men’s hockey, Canada faces Czechia in the quarterfinals at 10:40 a.m. ET. The Canadians, led by star forward Nathan MacKinnon, are gearing up for a challenging matchup against Czechia.
Curling action sees Canada taking on Italy in both the men’s and women’s events. The Canadian teams are eyeing crucial wins to secure their positions in the medal rounds.
Alpine skiing features the women’s slalom event, where American standout Mikaela Shiffrin seeks to end her medal drought. Shiffrin, an expert in slalom, aims to shine in her final Olympic race.
Stay tuned for an action-packed day of thrilling competitions at the Winter Olympics.
