Winter Olympics Day 10 Highlights: Women’s Hockey Semis, Curling, Pairs Skating
The Winter Olympics continue to captivate audiences with exciting events on Day 10 in Milan Cortina. With a focus on women’s hockey semifinals, curling, and figure skating pairs, the competition is heating up as teams aim for medals.
Women’s Hockey Semifinals
The United States and Canadian women’s hockey teams are poised for a potential showdown in the gold medal match. Both teams have dominated their respective semifinal games scheduled for today.
- U.S. vs. Sweden
- Time: 10:40 a.m. ET (4:40 p.m. Italy)
- TV: Peacock
- The U.S. team boasts an impressive record, outscoring opponents 26-1 throughout the tournament. Caroline Harvey leads with nine points.
- Canada vs. Switzerland
- Time: 3:10 p.m. ET (9:10 p.m. Italy)
- TV: Peacock
- Canada has a perfect 5-0 record with a goal differential of 24-2. Sarah Fillier and Daryl Watts are top scorers for the team.
Other Highlights of Day 10
Curling Competitions
In women’s curling, teams are competing for a spot in the semifinals. Key games include:
- China vs. Canada
- Time: 3:05 a.m. ET (9:05 a.m. Italy)
- The Canadians are looking to recover from two recent losses, currently holding a 1-3 record.
- U.S. vs. Italy
- Time: 1:05 p.m. ET (7:05 p.m. Italy)
- The U.S. team is 3-1, well-positioned for the semifinals.
Figure Skating Pairs Competition
In figure skating, the pairs free skate is a highlight of the day.
- Time: 2 p.m. ET (8 p.m. Italy)
- Japan’s Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi, two-time world champions, are among the favorites but currently sit in fifth place after the short program.
Additional Events
Other notable competitions include:
- Alpine Skiing: Men’s Slalom
- Times: Run 1 at 4 a.m. ET; Run 2 at 7:30 a.m. ET
- Atle Lie McGrath is a top contender seeking gold.
- Women’s Freeski Big Air Final
- Time: 1:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. Italy)
- Defending champion Eileen Gu aims for another medal.
- Women’s Monobob
- Time: 1 p.m. ET (7 p.m. Italy)
- German competitor Laura Nolte leads ahead of U.S. athletes.
As the competition progresses on Day 10 of the Winter Olympics, fans eagerly await thrilling matchups and the crowning of new champions in multiple sports.