Along with Canada, Team USA is one of just two countries that have won gold in women's ice hockey since the event was added to the Olympics in 1998. The Americans won that inaugural year in Nagano, then endured four straight Canadian victories until 2018, when Team USA struck back with a dramatic overtime win to capture gold in Pyeongchang.

Laila Edwards made history as the first Black woman to play for Team USA in Olympic ice hockey, aiding in a 5-1 win over Czechia.

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.

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American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.

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Team USA announced two flag bearers for the second consecutive Winter Games

ICE agents working security at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics spurred protests across Milan. Here's what the USOPC chief of security said about it.

Speed skater and bobsledder chosen to carry U.S. flag.

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