Fleury Confident After U.S. Ends Canada’s Women’s Olympic Curling Streak

Tracy Fleury emphasized the need for calm after Team Canada’s recent loss to the United States in the women’s curling event at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. This defeat marked the end of Canada’s impressive 8-0 record against the U.S. in Olympic curling.

Match Overview

The decisive match occurred on February 13, 2026. Tabitha Peterson’s U.S. team managed a comeback, scoring four points in the sixth end, ultimately winning 9-8 against Rachel Homan’s Team Canada. “We had a bad end,” Fleury commented. “It’s hard to win when you give up four.” Despite the loss, she remained optimistic about the team’s potential to rebound.

Performance Analysis

Both teams experienced shooting inconsistencies during the match. At the fifth-end break, Canada had a low combined shooting percentage of 77%, with Homan at 74% and Fleury at 81%. The U.S. performed slightly better with a combined percentage of 82%, and Peterson at 78%.

Key Moments

• First End: Canada blanked the first end, setting a tense tone for the match.
• Second End: Canada scored two points following a well-executed draw by Homan.
• Fourth End: Team USA capitalized on Team Canada’s missed shots, leading to a steal.
• Sixth End: A disastrous end for Canada allowed the U.S. to score four points.
• Ninth End: Canada regained some momentum by scoring three points, thanks to a jam from Peterson.
• Tenth End: U.S. clinched the victory with a final score of two points.

Looking Ahead

Following this challenging game, Team Canada is set to face Great Britain next. Despite the setback, Homan reflects positively on the experience, noting, “We fought the whole way and gave ourselves a chance.” Opportunities still abound in a tournament with several matches yet to play.

Current Standings

The results of previous matches have set the stage for an exciting continuation of the competition, as teams strive for the top positions in the standings.