Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Tournament: Schedule and Highlights
The Olympic Games have reached their thrilling climax as the men's ice hockey tournament heats up. With the Group Stage concluded, the stage is set for an intense elimination format.
The top-ranked teams have secured their spots in the quarterfinals, ensuring a fair chance for the underdogs. Canada, the USA, Slovakia, and Finland earned byes, awaiting their opponents from the play-in games on Tuesday.
Canada and the USA emerged as the only undefeated teams in the preliminary round, showcasing their prowess with impressive win-loss records. Canada's dominance was evident with a combined score of 20-3, narrowly surpassing the USA's 17-5 record.
The playoff games will be broadcast early in the morning, so be sure to set your alarms to catch all the action.
Tuesday, February 17th:
- Germany vs. France - 6:10 am ET
- Switzerland vs. Italy - 6:10 am ET
- Czechia vs. Denmark - 10:40 am ET
- Sweden vs. Latvia - 3:10 pm ET
Wednesday, February 18th: Quarterfinals:
- Slovakia vs. Germany/France - 6:10 am ET
- Canada vs. Czechia/Denmark - 10:40 am ET
- Finland vs. Switzerland/Italy - 12:10 pm ET
- USA vs. Sweden/Latvia - 3:10 pm ET
The tournament continues with the semifinals on Friday, February 20th, followed by the bronze and gold medal games on February 21st and 22nd, respectively.
All games, except for the Switzerland-Italy match, will take place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, promising an electric atmosphere.
Get ready for an unforgettable display of skill and determination as the Olympic ice hockey tournament reaches its climax!
