Winter Olympics

• Leon Draisaitl carries flag for Germany at opening ceremony before Olympic debut

  The last time the NHL took part in the Winter Olympics in 2014, when Draisaitl was an 18-year-old playing junior hockey in Canada. He was drafted by the Oilers later that year.

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  Feb 6
  
• Toronto will allow 6 a.m. alcohol sales to boost pub visits during Winter Olympics

  Italy will officially host the Winter Olympics between Feb. 6 and Feb. 22, with curling beginning Wednesday ahead of the official games.

  Canada

  Feb 4
  
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• Jets’ Hellebuyck, Connor named to U.S. Olympic squad

  The club announced Friday that goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and forward Kyle Connor were named to the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team for the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.

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  Jan 2
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• NHL players ‘not going’ to Winter Olympics if ice isn’t safe: deputy commissioner

  The NHL says if the ice rinks for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics aren't to standards by game time, its players will not be attending the games.

  Sports

  Dec 10, 2025
• Jennifer Heil named Canada’s chef de mission for 2026 Winter Olympics

  The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics take place from Feb. 6 to 22.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2025
• Eritrean skier raised in Alberta qualifies for 3rd Winter Olympics

  Shannon-Ogbnai Abeda just punched his ticket to the Winter Olympics in Milan in 2026. This will be his third and final time competing for Eritrea in alpine skiing.

  Sports

  Feb 3, 2025
• Three Nova Scotia communities set to host curling qualifiers for 2026 Olympics

  On Wednesday, Curling Canada announced that Halifax, Liverpool, and Wolfville will play host to three pivotal qualifying rounds for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

  Sports

  Nov 22, 2023
• Could Vancouver become a permanent Winter Olympics host city?

  Cities being floated as theoretical regular hosts include Salt Lake City and Vancouver in North America, Pyeongchang in Asia and places like Switzerland and Italy in Europe. 

  Sports

  Feb 14, 2023
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• Looking back at the Calgary Olympics, 35 years later

  It's been 35 years since Calgary hosted the world for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. The final torch-bearer looks back at the experience that changed her life.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2023
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• Hockey icon Sarah Nurse ambassador as Olympic talent search hits Hamilton

  RBC Training Ground is back in Hamilton Saturday. The event at David Braley Athletic Centre at McMaster University is hoping to find future Olympians.

  Sports

  Jan 27, 2023