Canadian Women Battle Czechia in Second Match Today at 3 PM ET on TSN
Megan Oldham has secured a bronze medal for Canada in women’s slopestyle at the Milan Cortina Olympics. This achievement marks Canada’s second medal at the games. Oldham, hailing from Parry Sound, Ontario, showcased her skills at Livigno Snow Park.
Highlights of Megan Oldham’s Performance
- Entered the final run in third place.
- Achieved her best score of 76.46 in the third round.
- Initially posted a first-round score of 69.76.
- Faced a crash during her second run but recovered remarkably.
- Won her first Olympic medal after being a champion at the 2023 X Games.
In the same Olympic event, Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland defended her Olympic title, while Eileen Gu from China earned the silver medal. Naomi Urness, representing Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, finished seventh in her Olympic debut with a score of 64.73.
Women’s Hockey Update: Canada v. Czechia
Later today, at 3 PM ET, Canada’s women’s hockey team will face off against Czechia in their second preliminary round game. In their previous match, Canada dominated Switzerland, winning 4-0.
Match Performance Against Switzerland
- Canada outshot Switzerland 55 to 6.
- Successfully scored on three out of five power-play opportunities.
This match against Czechia is pivotal as Canada prepares for a showdown against their archrival, the United States, scheduled for tomorrow. The stakes are high as the women aim to build on their early success in the tournament.
Other Notable Events
In figure skating, Canada will present three tandems in the ice dance rhythm event today. Notable participants include:
- Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, silver medallists in the past two world championships.
- Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha, who placed third in the team free dance.
- Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac, also competing in the event.
In mixed doubles curling, Canada concluded their Olympic journey with an 8-4 victory over Switzerland, finishing with a 4-5 record and missing out on the playoffs.
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