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USA vs Canada: Olympic Gold Rematch Set!
19 Feb
Summary
- Women's ice hockey gold medal game features USA vs. Canada.
- Jim Craig offers advice to Team USA, recalling 1980 win.
- USA seeks revenge after losing gold to Canada in 2022.
The women's ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics will see a fierce rematch between fierce rivals Team USA and Canada. All eyes will be on the Americans as they face off on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, at 1:10 p.m. ET in Milan, Italy.
Jim Craig, a key figure from the 1980 "Miracle on Ice," has offered words of encouragement to the U.S. team. He emphasized trusting their preparation and each other, drawing inspiration from his own gold medal victory in 1980. Craig's advice is to embrace the moment and compete with heart.
The U.S. team has demonstrated remarkable dominance throughout the current Olympic tournament. They outscored opponents 16-1 in group play, including a decisive 5-0 win against Canada on February 10th. Their strong performance continued into the knockout stages, where they have outscored opponents 11-0.
This gold medal game is also a chance for revenge for the U.S., who lost to Canada 3-2 in the 2022 Beijing Games. The rivalry between these two nations has defined the Olympic gold medal game since 2010, making this upcoming clash highly anticipated.
