Day 9 Winter Olympics Highlights: U.S.-Canada Hockey, Shiffrin Aims for Gold

On Day 9 of the 2026 Winter Olympics, excitement reaches new heights with key events featuring top athletes from around the world. Sports enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling matches and significant competitions that will take place in Italy.

Winter Olympics Highlights: U.S.-Canada Hockey and Shiffrin’s Gold Quest

Alpine Skiing

• Event: Women’s Giant Slalom (Medal Event)
• Time: First run at 4 a.m. ET, Second run at 7:30 a.m. ET
• Notable Athlete: Mikaela Shiffrin is vying for her first Olympic medal since 2018. She aims to recover from a disappointing performance earlier in the Games.
• Competitors: Shiffrin faces tough competition from Sara Hector of Sweden and Italy’s Federica Brignone.

Men’s Ice Hockey

Two major matches will captivate fans:

• Canada vs. France (Preliminary Game)
  • Time: 10:40 a.m. ET
  • Broadcast: Peacock
  • Overview: Canada won its first two matches convincingly, defeating the Czech Republic and Switzerland by scores of 5-0 and 5-1 respectively.
  • Star Players: Connor McDavid leads the team with six points.
• U.S. vs. Germany (Preliminary Game)
  • Time: 3:10 p.m. ET
  • Broadcast: Peacock
  • Overview: The U.S. team, undefeated at 2-0, aims to secure another victory following a comeback against Denmark.
  • Leading Athletes: Auston Matthews and the Hughes brothers are expected to contribute significantly.

Other Key Events

• Curling:
  • Men’s Round Robin:

    U.S. team plays against Sweden and Norway.

    Skip: Danny Casper.

  • Women’s Round Robin:

    U.S. women take on China.

• Cross-Country Skiing:
  • Event: Men’s 4×7.5km Relay (Medal Event)
  • Time: 6 a.m. ET
  • Highlight: Johannes Høsflot Klæbo seeks to secure another gold medal and break the record for career Winter Olympics golds.
• Skeleton:
  • Event: Mixed Team (Medal Event)
  • Time: Noon ET
  • Format: Teams consist of one male and one female athlete competing together.
• Ski Jumping:
  • Event: Women’s Large Hill Individual (Medal Event)
  • Time: 11:35 a.m. ET
  • Athlete to Watch: Nika Prevc aims to broaden her medal count after previous successes.

Fans can tune in to Peacock for live coverage of these thrilling events as the Olympics continue, showcasing the world’s best winter athletes.