Day 7 Olympic Guide: Intense Hockey and Curling Action Awaits
As the Winter Olympics continue, Day 7 is set for thrilling competitions featuring hockey and curling matches. With Canada’s medal count at seven so far—three silver and four bronze—the focus shifts to today’s key events.
Upcoming Events for Day 7
Curling Matches
- Men’s Team: Canada, led by skip Brad Jacobs, will compete in two matches. Their first game is against the United States at 3:05 a.m. ET, followed by a match against Sweden at 1:05 p.m. ET.
- Women’s Team: Rachel Homan’s squad faces the U.S. at 8:05 a.m. ET, after a solid 10-4 victory over Denmark.
Snowboarding Competitions
- Women’s Snowboard Cross: The eliminations will begin at 7:30 a.m. ET. The event features top contenders like Italy’s Michela Moioli and Britain’s Charlotte Bankes.
Speed Skating
- Men’s 10,000m: Canadian speed skater Ted-Jan Bloemen will compete at 10 a.m. ET. Though he won gold in this event in 2018, he faces stiff competition from Italy’s Davide Ghiotto, who has dominated recent world championships.
Women’s Hockey Playoffs
- The Canadian women’s team, after defeating Finland 5-0, will prepare to face Germany in the quarterfinals. Canada secured second place in Group A with a 3-1 record.
Figure Skating
- Men’s Free Skate: Ilia Malinin, the American figure skating prodigy, aims for Olympic gold at 1 p.m. ET, following an impressive performance in the short program.
Men’s Hockey Match
- Canada will play against Switzerland at 3:10 p.m. ET after a strong 5-0 victory in their opening game versus Czechia. Key players include Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid.
Recent Highlights
- In women’s halfpipe, South Korean teenager Choi Gaon secured gold, overcoming American favorite Chloe Kim.
- Italian skier Federica Brignone won super-G gold, completing her comeback after serious injuries.
Viewing Options
Fans can watch the Winter Olympic events on CBC and partner networks Sportsnet and TSN. Streaming is available on CBC Gem for live and on-demand viewing.
Today’s competitions promise excitement and drama, especially for hockey and curling enthusiasts. Stay tuned for results and updates here at El-Balad.
