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Hockey

From classroom to Pacific Coliseum, Canada's Thompson back on Olympic path

FILE PHOTO: 2022 Beijing Olympics - Ice Hockey - Women's Gold Medal Game - Canada v United States - Wukesong Sports Centre, Beijing, China - February 17, 2022. Claire Thompson of Canada in action. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: 2022 Beijing Olympics - Ice Hockey - Women's Gold Medal Game - Canada v United States - Wukesong Sports Centre, Beijing, China - February 17, 2022. Claire Thompson of Canada in action. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

Ice hockey-US women need underdog mentality to beat Canada, says Ruggiero

International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Angela Ruggiero arrives for an Executive Board meeting in Pully near Lausanne, Switzerland December 6, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Angela Ruggiero arrives for an Executive Board meeting in Pully near Lausanne, Switzerland December 6, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Ice hockey proving the hottest ticket as sales approach 1.2 million

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Preview - Livigno, Italy - February 2, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Preview - Livigno, Italy - February 2, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics REUTERS/Marko Djurica

US Olympic officials rename hospitality area in Milan from ‘Ice House’ to ‘Winter House’ following protests

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Previews - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - January 25, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings and the Paralympics Agitos logo covered in snow ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Previews - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - January 25, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings and the Paralympics Agitos logo covered in snow ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Italian ice hockey pride set to face Olympic reality

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Previews - Milan, Italy - February 1, 2026 The moon is seen next to the Olympic rings in Milan REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Previews - Milan, Italy - February 1, 2026 The moon is seen next to the Olympic rings in Milan REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Valentine's Day on ice: Athletes in Italy juggle romance with medal pressure

FILE PHOTO: Jan 11, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, UNITED STATES; Madison Chock and Evan Bates perform during the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Jan 11, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, UNITED STATES; Madison Chock and Evan Bates perform during the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images/File Photo

Not 'once every four years': women's ice hockey has professional pathway

Feb 11, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Team Canada forward Emma Maltais (27) celebrates her goal against Team USA during the third period of a Rivalry Series women's ice hockey game at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Team Canada forward Emma Maltais (27) celebrates her goal against Team USA during the third period of a Rivalry Series women's ice hockey game at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports

IOC confident Milano-Cortina Games will be ready despite last-gasp push

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - IOC Executive Board Meeting - Milan, Italy - January 31, 2026 IOC President Kirsty Coventry reacts during the IOC Executive Board Meeting Pool via REUTERS/Antonio Calanni
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - IOC Executive Board Meeting - Milan, Italy - January 31, 2026 IOC President Kirsty Coventry reacts during the IOC Executive Board Meeting Pool via REUTERS/Antonio Calanni

Fast times on road to Olympic success for Canada curler Jacobs

Curling - World Men's Curling Championship - Mosaic Place, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada - April 6, 2025 Canada's Brad Jacobs reacts during their bronze medal match against China REUTERS/Todd Korol/File Photo
Curling - World Men's Curling Championship - Mosaic Place, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada - April 6, 2025 Canada's Brad Jacobs reacts during their bronze medal match against China REUTERS/Todd Korol/File Photo

US to send largest Winter Games team to Milano Cortina with 232 athletes

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Night Slalom - Flachau, Austria - January 13, 2026 Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S celebrates on podium after winning the Women's Slalom REUTERS/Gintare Karpaviciute
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Night Slalom - Flachau, Austria - January 13, 2026 Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S celebrates on podium after winning the Women's Slalom REUTERS/Gintare Karpaviciute

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.