Hockey

Underdogs and overtime winners: The latest from the Milano Cortina hockey rink

Grab a Tim Hortons double-double and throw on that lucky jersey — it’s officially the time of the Olympics when Canadian joy is intrinsically linked to a small rubber puck. Let’s skate through the latest hockey headlines from the rink.

February 19, 2026

Everything you need to know about Canada men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

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As the women’s hockey preliminary round wraps up today, the juggernaut Canadian men are preparing for puck drop on the first Olympic tournament since 2014 to feature NHL players. And with star-studded lineups across the board, nothing is guaranteed…

February 12, 2026

Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

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Keep your friends close, but your Olympic frenemies closer — we’re breaking down both sides of today’s 2:10 p.m. ET women’s hockey group stage game between tourney favorites and archrivals Team Canada and Team USA.

February 10, 2026

PWHL shows strong Takeover Tour attendance despite YoY dips

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We’re six stops into the PWHL’s third Takeover Tour, which expanded significantly this year in terms of length, number of stops, and brand partners. While Canadian tour stops are pulling more fans than U.S. ones, the tour is proving successful in every city when it comes to attendance.

January 06, 2026

Our way-too-early PWHL superlatives

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December 17, 2025

Team USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry Series

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Here’s how it all played out, plus what to look out for between now and the Milano Cortina Olympics.

December 15, 2025

Olympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumes

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The spiciest series in sports just grew hotter.

December 10, 2025

PWHL doubles down on Takeover Tour strategy as sponsors finally seize the opportunity

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PWHL doubles down on Takeover Tour strategy as sponsors finally seize the opportunity

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November 20, 2025

Last week, the PWHL announced the return of the Takeover Tour — which brings PWHL games to other markets — for a third season. And the next edition is bigger and better: The league will host 16 neutral-site games and visit seven new cities while returning to multiple stops from last year.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #531

Why Norway is dominating the Milano Cortina Olympics

February 17, 2026

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Why Norway is dominating the Milano Cortina Olympics

Norway has the secret sauce for Olympic success.

We’re more than halfway through the Milano Cortina Olympics, and Norway is once again leading the medal count with just 80 athletes competing — an astonishing success rate. What makes the Norwegians so darn good at the Winter Olympics? Today’s episode of The GIST of It aims to find out as co-hosts Lauren Tuiskula and Alessandra Puccio dig into why the Scandinavian country of just 5.6M people absolutely dominates the snow.