Many have their eyes on the Olympic ice for curling, hockey and figure skating, but Italians and Americans are watching a different ICE. The post Olympic ice, ICE and The (rebranded) Ice House: Storylines to watch from Milan appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

The pursuit of a gold medal that has eluded the U.S. men's hockey team since the “Miracle on Ice” in 1980 appears to be on sound footing. The return of the NHL players after their absence from the last two Winter Games ought to provide a significant boost,

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics ice hockey events will take place at the Milano Rho and Milano Santagiulia ice hockey arenas, kicking off with preliminary round matches on Thursday, Feb. 5, running through to the men's gold medal match on Sunday, Feb. 22. A full schedule of the ice hockey events can be found down below.

The Winter Olympics in Milan are halfway across the globe, but Central Ohio enthusiasts expect an uptick in interest in their sports this month as people watch the Games. Why it matters: The Olympics don't just boost the economy of host cities — they can be a crucial window during which niche and seasonal sports find new lifelong participants.

Who are the favorites and underdogs heading into the men's and women's 2026 Olympic ice hockey tournaments?

Here's what to know about Thursday's slate of women's ice hockey games at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including how to watch information.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics’ early events continued on day -1 ahead of Friday's opening ceremony. After opening the games on day -2 as the first event to start competitive play, curling continued with wins for the U.

The Russians would have fielded one of the most talented teams in the tournament

The 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off Friday and fans of the games will be able to tune in throughout the day, thanks to live streaming of the event, and check out all of the action from Milano Cortina.