Team Homan Faces Second Consecutive Loss in Women’s Curling Struggles

At the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Team Canada, led by skip Rachel Homan, faced their second consecutive loss on February 14, 2026. They were narrowly defeated by Great Britain with a score of 7-6, continuing a troubling start to their tournament. The Canadian team had hoped to recover from their earlier defeat against the United States but found themselves challenged yet again on the ice.

Match Overview

The game began with Canada having the last rock advantage in the first end. However, a missed shot by Homan prevented a potential multiple score, forcing her to settle for just one point. This early setback set the tone for the rest of the match, as small mistakes compounded their struggles.

Key Moments

• Great Britain scored three points in the third end, capitalizing on Canadian errors.
• A crucial steal in the fourth end allowed the British team to gain a significant lead.
• Despite having scoring opportunities, Canada was unable to convert them into points, often missing by mere inches.

Rachel Homan acknowledged the team’s difficulties, specifically regarding shot precision. Emma Miskew noted, “We’re throwing a lot of rocks and just missing.” She expressed hope that they could identify patterns in their performance to improve as the competition progressed.

Statistical Insights

Throughout the match, Great Britain’s Rebecca Morrison proved pivotal, outshooting Homan with a percentage of 88% compared to Homan’s 70%. Overall, Great Britain outperformed Team Canada with a shooting percentage of 86% against Canada’s 83%.

Tournament Standings

As of this match, Team Canada is now 1-2 in the tournament, struggling to find their footing. In contrast, Great Britain improved their record to 2-1, gaining momentum after a rocky start in their first two games.

• Sweden, led by Anna Hasselborg, stands at the top with a perfect record of 3-0.
• China and the United States follow closely behind with a record of 2-1.
• Italy remains winless with an 0-3 record.

The competition format allows each of the ten teams to play nine round-robin games, with the top four advancing to the playoffs next weekend. Team Canada must regroup quickly to remain in contention for a medal.

As the tournament unfolds, all eyes will be on the Canadian team to see if they can overcome their recent struggles in women’s curling and start clinching victories at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.