As the Milano-Cortina Games enter Day 12, a packed schedule promises thrilling competitions across multiple disciplines. Fans are eagerly anticipating pivotal events, including the men’s hockey quarterfinal between Canada and Czechia. Several Canadian athletes are also vying for gold in short track speed skating and snowboarding.
Must-Watch Events on Day 12
Canadian Medal Opportunities
Here’s a breakdown of the key events featuring Canadian competitors on Wednesday, focusing on their chances for medals:
- Snowboarding: Mark McMorris and Cam Spalding will compete in the men’s slopestyle final at 5:20 a.m. ET. McMorris, a three-time Olympic medalist, aims for his fourth consecutive medal after recently winning an event at the Winter X Games. Spalding, the reigning World Cup champion, qualified fifth for the final.
- Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle: The final, originally scheduled for Tuesday, will now take place at 8:30 a.m. ET. Laurie Blouin and Juliette Pelchat will represent Canada, with Blouin having strong credentials from past World Championships.
- Freestyle Skiing: Marion Thenault is set for the women’s aerials final at 8 a.m. ET. After winning bronze in the mixed team aerial event last Olympics, Thenault aims to elevate her standing in this round.
- Short Track Speed Skating: The women’s relay final is at 3 p.m. ET, featuring Canada’s team aiming for gold against a strong Netherlands squad. The men’s 500m quarterfinals, starting at 2:15 p.m. ET, also highlight Canada’s talented skaters, including Steven Dubois and Will Dandjinou.
Men’s Hockey Quarterfinals
Canada’s men’s hockey team faces Czechia at 10:40 a.m. ET. Both teams are coming off decisive early-round victories. Canada secured a 5-0 win against Czechia in previous round-robin play. Key players Nathan MacKinnon and Brad Marchand are expected to return, bolstering Canada’s chances.
Curling Matches
Two significant curling matches will take place on Wednesday. The Canadian men’s team competes against Italy at 8:05 a.m. ET, while the women’s team faces off against Italy at 1:05 p.m. ET. Both teams have strong standings in their respective leagues, enhancing Canada’s push for medals.
Final Alpine Event for Shiffrin
Mikaela Shiffrin, the famed American skier, will compete in the women’s slalom—the last alpine event of these Games—beginning with the first run at 4 a.m. ET. Shiffrin has experienced an unexpected medal drought at the Olympics, intensifying the stakes in this final opportunity.
Viewing Schedule
| Event | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Final | 5:20 a.m. |
| Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle Final | 8:30 a.m. |
| Women’s Aerials Final | 8:00 a.m. |
| Men’s 500m Quarterfinals | 2:15 p.m. |
| Women’s Relay Final | 3:00 p.m. |
| Men’s Hockey: Canada vs. Czechia | 10:40 a.m. |
With a mix of individual and team events, Day 12 at the Milano-Cortina Games is set to captivate viewers, promising plenty of excitement and potential for Canadian athletes.
