The knockout stage is nearly set at the Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament, with the final days of group play delivering some exciting moments.
In the coming days, the tournament moves its focus to the quarterfinals. Spots are already secured and several elements of the bracket are already determined. However, one remaining group-stage game – together with scheduling and broadcast considerations – means that the full quarterfinal matchups are not finalized just yet.
The rescheduled Group A game between Finland and Canada, still to be played on February 12 at 14h10 will be the deciding game that determines the final standings and corresponding quarterfinal pairings.
Based on the current standings here is an overview of teams that have already clinched their quarterfinal spots:
- QF1: Team Czechia has secured their place in the match taking place on February 13 at 16h40 at Rho Ice Hockey Arena.
- QF2: Team USA and Team Italy have officially secured their places in the match taking place on February 13 at 21h10 in Rho Ice Hockey Arena.
- QF3: Team Canada has secured its place in the match taking place on February 14 at 16h40 in Rho Ice Hockey Arena.
- Q4: Team Finland has secured its place in the match taking place on February 14 at 21h10 in Rho Ice Hockey Arena.
The road to the podium starts now, and the Olympic women’s ice hockey tournament is poised to deliver its most dramatic moments yet.
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