Team Canada at Milano Cortina 2026: Day 14 Schedule & What to Watch | February 19

Milano Cortina 2026 promises a compelling day of competition for Team Canada on Friday, February 20th, with events spanning ski cross, speed skating, short track, hockey, and more. The schedule is packed with opportunities for Canadian athletes to shine, including potential medal moments and crucial playoff matchups.

Bobsleigh Competition Begins

The two-woman bobsleigh event kicks off at noon ET with the first heat, followed by the second heat at 1:50 p.m. ET. Canada will field three sleds, led by Cynthia Appiah, who will once again team with brakewoman Dawn Richardson Wilson, mirroring their partnership from Beijing 2022. Rookies Bianca Ribi and Skylar Sieben will compete as a duo, while Melissa Lotholz will be paired with Kelsey Mitchell, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion in sprint track cycling, in a unique cross-sport pairing.

Curling Semifinal Showdown

Team Homan, riding a five-game winning streak to secure a playoff berth, faces a tough test in the women’s curling semifinals against Sweden at 8:05 a.m. ET. Skip Rachel Homan, along with teammates Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew, and Sarah Wilkes, previously defeated Sweden 8-6 during the round robin stage, but a rematch in the playoffs presents a new challenge.

Freestyle Skiing Takes to the Slopes

After weather-related postponements, the men’s aerials competition is scheduled to begin at 4:30 a.m. ET, with qualification rounds determining the finalists. Canada’s Lewis Irving, Miha Fontaine, Émile Nadeau, and Victor Primeau will compete for a spot in the final, set for 7:30 a.m. ET. The men’s ski halfpipe qualification round also takes place at 4:30 a.m. ET, with Andrew Longino, Brendan Mackay, and Dylan Marineau vying for a place in the final at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Hockey Semifinal Clash

The Canadian men’s hockey team will battle Finland in a highly anticipated semifinal matchup at 10:40 a.m. ET. Following a thrilling overtime victory against Czechia in the quarterfinals, Canada faces another formidable opponent in their pursuit of a gold medal. The winner will advance to the gold medal game on Sunday, while the loser will compete for bronze on Saturday.

Ski Cross Action

The women’s ski cross event begins with seeding runs at 4:00 a.m. ET, followed by the ⅛ finals at 6:00 a.m. ET. Marielle Thompson, Brittany Phelan, and Hannah Schmidt will represent Canada, aiming to navigate through the bracket and contend for a medal in the final, scheduled for 7:15 a.m. ET.

Speed Skating – Long Track and Short Track

Long track speed skater Béatrice Lamarche will race in the women’s 1500m at 10:30 a.m. ET, joined by teammates Valérie Maltais and Ivanie Blondin. The day also features the final events in short track speed skating. Courtney Sarault has the opportunity to tie a Canadian single-Games record for medals, competing in the women’s 1500m quarterfinals at 2:15 p.m. ET, with the A final at 4:07 p.m. ET. The men’s 5000m relay final, featuring Canada’s team, is set for 3:30 p.m. ET.

Friday’s schedule offers a diverse range of events for Team Canada, with potential for medal success and advancement in key tournaments. From the icy tracks of bobsleigh to the slopes of ski cross and the speed of the skating oval, Canadian athletes will be striving for excellence on the world stage.