Canada Adds to Medal Count on Day 14 at Milano Cortina 2026
Milano Cortina, Italy – February 20, 2026 – Team Canada bolstered its medal count at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games on Friday, securing bronze in men’s ski halfpipe, women’s 1500m speed skating, and adding a clutch performance in men’s hockey to advance to the gold medal game. Brendan Mackay clinched the bronze in men’s ski halfpipe with a final run score of 91.00, although Valérie Maltais earned her third medal of the Games with a bronze in the women’s 1500m speed skating event, finishing in 1:54.40. On the ice, Nathan MacKinnon scored a late power-play goal to propel Canada to a 3-2 victory over Finland in the men’s hockey semifinals, setting up a championship showdown with the United States.
Canada Shines on Day 14 of Milano Cortina 2026: Mackay’s Clutch Performance Leads the Way
Team Canada continued its strong showing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, securing two bronze medals and a spot in the men’s hockey gold medal game on February 20th.
Freestyle Skiing: Mackay Secures First Olympic Medal
Brendan Mackay delivered a stunning performance in the men’s ski halfpipe final, claiming the bronze medal with a score of 91.00 on his final run. Previously, he topped the qualification round with a score of 92.75.
Remarkably, Mackay needed to surpass American Nick Goepper’s score of 89 to reach the podium. He rose to the occasion, executing a career-best run featuring five tricks with impressive amplitude and style.
Pro Tip: In freeski halfpipe, consistent execution of difficult tricks is key, but a strong final run can dramatically change the standings, as demonstrated by Mackay’s performance.
Fellow Canadian Andrew Longino finished seventh with a score of 76.50, while Dylan Marineau placed 11th in the final.
Speed Skating: Maltais Adds to Medal Count
Valérie Maltais secured her third medal of the Milano Cortina 2026 Games, winning bronze in the women’s 1500m with a time of 1:54.40. This marks her fifth career Olympic medal.
Ivanie Blondin finished eighth in 1:54.93, and Béatrice Lamarche was 17th with a time of 1:57.65.
Hockey: Canada Advances to Gold Medal Game
Nathan MacKinnon scored a dramatic power-play goal with just 35.2 seconds remaining to lift Team Canada to a 3-2 victory over Finland in the men’s hockey semifinals.
Canada overcame a 2-0 deficit, scoring three unanswered goals to earn a coveted spot in the gold medal game. They will face the United States on Sunday.
Other Canadian Results
Lewis Irving and Émile Nadeau competed in the men’s aerials final, finishing seventh and ninth respectively. Victor Primeau and Miha Fontaine did not advance past the qualification round.
Team Homan’s women’s curling team fell 6-3 to Sweden in the semifinal and will now compete for the bronze medal against the United States.
The Canadian men’s short track 5000m relay team finished fourth in the A final. Courtney Sarault placed ninth in the women’s 1500m, while Danaé Blais finished 14th and Kim Boutin was eliminated in the semifinals.
Canada’s women’s ski cross team faced a challenging day, with Marielle Thompson, Hannah Schmidt, and Brittany Phelan all eliminated in the quarterfinals.
In two-woman bobsleigh, Melissa Lotholz and Kelsey Mitchell are currently in seventh place after two heats, while Bianca Ribi and Skylar Sieben are 11th and Cynthia Appiah and Dawn Richardson Wilson are 14th.
FAQ
Q: How many medals has Canada won at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games so far?
A: While the total medal count is dynamic, Canada has secured multiple medals, including two bronze on February 20th.
Q: What is the significance of Brendan Mackay’s bronze medal?
A: This is Mackay’s first Olympic medal, achieved after a clutch final run in the men’s ski halfpipe.
Q: When is the men’s hockey gold medal game?
A: The game will be held on Sunday, February 22nd, against the United States.
Did you recognize? Valérie Maltais’s bronze medal in the 1500m is her fifth career Olympic medal, showcasing her consistent excellence in speed skating.
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