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USA Hockey & Curling Aim for Gold on HUGE Olympic Friday
20 Feb
Summary
- USA men's hockey faces Slovakia in a semifinal match.
- US women's curling plays Switzerland for a spot in the finals.
- Brittany Bowe competes in her final event, seeking speed skating gold.
Friday marks a significant day at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, with Team USA competing for advancement in multiple key events. The men's ice hockey team will face Slovakia in a semifinal match at 3:10 p.m. ET. A victory would propel them to Sunday's gold medal final. Earlier in the day, at 8:05 a.m. ET, the U.S. women's curling team, having reached the medal round for the first time, will play Switzerland in their semifinal.
In individual events, long track speed skater Brittany Bowe will compete in her final Olympic event, the 1,500 meters, seeking a gold medal. This race offers a chance to conclude her Olympic career on a high note. Meanwhile, Kristen Santos-Griswold will also vie for gold in the women's 1,500 meters short track speed skating event, aiming for her first Olympic title.
