When is the Slovakia vs. Germany Olympic hockey quarterfinal game?

The game is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:10 a.m. at Santagiulia Arena.

How did Slovakia secure a bye into the quarterfinals?

Slovakia won its group by using a goal scored with 39 seconds left against Sweden, which gave them the necessary tiebreaker.

Who are the key players to watch in the Slovakia vs. Germany game?

Key players include Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky for Slovakia, and for Germany, NHL stars Leon Draisaitl, Tim Stutzle, and JJ Peterka.

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Slovakia Shocks, Germany Roars in Olympic Hockey Quarters

18 Feb

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Summary

Slovakia unexpectedly won its group, securing a quarterfinal bye.
Germany enters the game on a winning note after defeating France.
Juraj Slafkovsky leads Slovakia, while Germany boasts NHL stars.

Slovakia Shocks, Germany Roars in Olympic Hockey Quarters

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 men's hockey tournament has reached its intense quarterfinal stage, with four crucial games scheduled for Wednesday. These matchups will determine which teams advance to the medal round, with semifinals on Friday, followed by the bronze and gold medal games on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Four teams, including Canada, the USA, Slovakia, and Finland, who received automatic byes to the quarterfinals, will be returning to action after a break. All four quarterfinal contests are predicted to be highly competitive and exciting.