Olympic Day 7 Guide: Action-Packed Hockey and Curling Schedule
The Winter Olympics continues to deliver exciting competitions as we enter Day 7, featuring a lively schedule packed with hockey and curling events. Fans can anticipate thrilling match-ups as Canada seeks to enhance its medal tally, currently standing at three silvers and four bronzes. Key highlights include Canada’s teams in hockey and curling stepping onto the ice. Additionally, American figure skater Ilia Malinin will attempt to secure gold in the men’s final.
Hockey and Curling Schedule for Day 7
The following events are set to unfold throughout the day:
Curling Competitions
- Men’s Team: Canada vs. United States at 3:05 a.m. ET
- Men’s Team: Canada vs. Sweden at 1:05 p.m. ET
- Women’s Team: Canada vs. United States at 8:05 a.m. ET
Skip Brad Jacobs leads the Canadian men’s team, which previously secured an overtime win against Germany. The team now faces Daniel Casper’s United States squad after the latter’s mixed results. Meanwhile, Rachel Homan’s women’s team made a strong statement by defeating Denmark 10-4.
Women’s Hockey Playoffs
The Canadian women’s hockey team enters the playoffs after a decisive 5-0 victory against Finland, securing a second-place finish in Group A. They will face Germany in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin did not participate in recent games due to a knee injury and is expected to recover in time for the quarters.
Speed Skating
Ted-Jan Bloemen, competing in the men’s 10,000m event at 10 a.m. ET, aims for another podium finish. Having won Olympic gold in 2018, he faces stiff competition from Italy’s Davide Ghiotto, the reigning world champion.
Figure Skating – Men’s Final
The much-anticipated men’s figure skating final takes place at 1 p.m. ET. Ilia Malinin, known as the “Quad God,” has emerged as a formidable contender, aiming for his first individual Olympic gold. His top competitor is Yuma Kagiyama of Japan.
Men’s Hockey Match
Canada’s men’s hockey team will compete against Switzerland at 3:10 p.m. ET. Following a dominant 5-0 win against the Czech Republic, the Canadian squad, featuring notable NHL talents, looks to maintain momentum.
Additional Highlights and Important Match-Ups
Other notable events include:
- Snowboarding: Women’s snowboard cross eliminations starting at 7:30 a.m. ET
- Upcoming Men’s Hockey Matches:
- Finland vs. Sweden at 6:10 a.m. ET
- Italy vs. Slovakia at 6:10 a.m. ET
- France vs. Czechia at 10:40 a.m. ET
As the competitions unfold, fans can look forward to more thrilling performances as athletes vie for Olympic glory. Stay tuned for updates and results throughout the day. For comprehensive coverage of the Winter Olympics, visit Filmogaz.com.
