Of the 19 staff members polled, nine think Canada will bring home the gold medal. Six staffers think the United States can win its first gold medal in men's hockey since the 1980 "Miracle On Ice," while four believe Sweden can repeat its gold-medal performance from 2008 in Turin, Italy.
After a 2022 Olympic performance that saw a high total medal count but a 30-year low in gold finishes, Team Canada is looking to put more athletes on the podium at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games. These charts show how Canada stacks up against its competition.
Get the latest news on the Milan Cortina Olympics as preparations begin for the 2026 Winter Games. The opening ceremony kicks off on Friday, Feb. 6.
BC will have more than just the Vancouver Canucks representing the province’s hockey scene at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Six key parts of both Canada’s men’s and women’s teams hail from all over BC, ranging from North Vancouver to Prince George. Here are the six BC-based Canadian hockey players who are vying for gold in Italy.
As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes are on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.
The opening ceremony for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games is now underway. • Competition has already kicked off: Curling, figure skating, hockey and snowboarding all officially began ahead of the opening ceremony.
Welcome to the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.The Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games takes place Friday and promises to be one of the most ambitious and complex in Olympic history.