The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing, and one of the main attractions for the Milan-Cortina Games is the men’s hockey tournament. NHL players are returning to the Olympic ice for the first time in 12 years,

Here's what to know about Friday's slate of hockey games, both men's and women's, at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Win-or-go-home hockey begins today as the USA women’s team faces host nation Italy in the quarterfinals. “Quad God” Ilia Malinin takes the ice again, hoping to cement his status as the best male figure skater and win gold. All times are in Eastern, and an asterisk signifies a medal event.

The wait is finally over, and the stars are officially locked in. After months of projections, USA Hockey has unveiled the squad that will carry American medal hopes onto the Olympic ice in Italy. Excitement has surged around this

Team USA is set to make its 2026 Winter Olympics debut in men's ice hockey, as the United States looks to win its first gold medal since 1980.

Team USA's quest for its first Olympic men's hockey gold since 1980 began against Latvia at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, with the B/R staff on hand to deliver live analysis and reaction.

Since 1920, hockey has been a marquee event at the Olympics. Check out key Olympic hockey stats and records throughout history now.

Fans of the NHL may notice a different when tuning in to Olympic hockey. Here is more on why Italy's hockey rink is smaller than the NHL's.

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

Italy and Slovakia face off in this Group B men's ice hockey matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday.

Our Ask Me Anything team explain the ice hockey rules in the Winter Olympics.

The Winter Games have always been a test of geography as much as athleticism. You can't win if you can't train on the ice and snow. But for the nations that live in the cold, the Olympics are a dynasty.