Canada Battles Switzerland in Women’s Hockey Semifinal at 3 PM ET on TSN
Canada’s women’s hockey team is set to face Switzerland in a crucial semifinal match. This showdown is scheduled for 3 PM Eastern Time on TSN, TSN.ca, and the TSN app. A victory would mark Canada’s eighth consecutive trip to the Olympic final.
Match Background
The Canadian team advanced to the semifinals following a decisive 5-1 victory against Germany. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin made her comeback from injury during this match and scored her 18th career Olympic goal. This milestone ties her with former teammate Hayley Wickenheiser for the most goals by a Canadian woman in Olympic history.
Poulin’s Return
Poulin missed two games due to a knee injury suffered in a match against Czechia. Her absence was felt by her teammates, particularly defender Claire Thompson, who emphasized Poulin’s significant presence both on the ice and in the locker room. Upon her return, Poulin expressed her focus on winning rather than personal accolades.
Previous Meetings
In their earlier encounter on February 7, Canada triumphed over Switzerland with a convincing 4-0 scoreline. This semifinal promises to be a thrilling contest, especially following the dominant performance of the United States earlier in the day, where they defeated Sweden 5-0 to secure their place in the gold-medal match.
Olympic Final Context
- Canada has faced the United States in nearly all Olympic finals since the tournament’s inception.
- The Canadians’ last gold medal was in 2014, having secured victory five times overall.
- Canada’s last gold medal opportunity was thwarted by the U.S. in 2018.
The gold-medal game for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics is scheduled for Thursday, making this semifinal a critical stepping stone for both teams involved.
