Jared Book
@jaredbook.bsky.social
Deputy Managing Editor, Habs Eyes on the Prize. I cover the NHL Canadiens, AHL Rocket and the Victoire and PWHL. Concordia Journalism alum. He/Him
It didn't go quite as expected, which made Day 1 of men's hockey at #MilanoCortina2026 quite entertaining.
In the end though, it might be remembered as Juraj Slafkovský's latest Olympic moment.
My recap:
In the end though, it might be remembered as Juraj Slafkovský's latest Olympic moment.
My recap:
2026 Winter Olympics: Juraj Slafkovský has a new Olympic moment
The men’s tournament got underway on Wednesday, with two games that were very different than many expected heading into the day.
www.habseyesontheprize.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:35 PM
It didn't go quite as expected, which made Day 1 of men's hockey at #MilanoCortina2026 quite entertaining.
In the end though, it might be remembered as Juraj Slafkovský's latest Olympic moment.
My recap:
In the end though, it might be remembered as Juraj Slafkovský's latest Olympic moment.
My recap:
Juraj Slafkovský now has nine goals in eight career Olympic games.
Seven of those games were played as a 17 year old. One against NHLers.
Seven of those games were played as a 17 year old. One against NHLers.
February 11, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Juraj Slafkovský now has nine goals in eight career Olympic games.
Seven of those games were played as a 17 year old. One against NHLers.
Seven of those games were played as a 17 year old. One against NHLers.
Juraj Slafkovský: Olympic Superstar
February 11, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Juraj Slafkovský: Olympic Superstar
Finland's assistant is Mikko Manner, who I could only assume is Finnish Mitch Marner
February 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Finland's assistant is Mikko Manner, who I could only assume is Finnish Mitch Marner
Juraj Slafkovský now has eight career Olympic goals. No other NHLer at this tournament has more than four.
February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Juraj Slafkovský now has eight career Olympic goals. No other NHLer at this tournament has more than four.
Oh my Juraj Slafkovský. What a goal.
February 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Oh my Juraj Slafkovský. What a goal.
#Habs at #MilanoCortina2026
Juraj Slafkovský on Slovakia's top line with Adam Ruzicka and Tomas Tatar.
Oliver Kapanen is a healthy scratch for Finland.
Juraj Slafkovský on Slovakia's top line with Adam Ruzicka and Tomas Tatar.
Oliver Kapanen is a healthy scratch for Finland.
February 11, 2026 at 2:53 PM
#Habs at #MilanoCortina2026
Juraj Slafkovský on Slovakia's top line with Adam Ruzicka and Tomas Tatar.
Oliver Kapanen is a healthy scratch for Finland.
Juraj Slafkovský on Slovakia's top line with Adam Ruzicka and Tomas Tatar.
Oliver Kapanen is a healthy scratch for Finland.
Sarah Fillier was the 9th in Canada’s forward time on ice. Blayne Turnbull led the team. Jocelyne Larocque played 21 minutes. Claire Thompson played 14. They were trailing like 55 minutes.
Not a serious effort at all.
They were trying to lose 2-0 and even failed at that.
Not a serious effort at all.
They were trying to lose 2-0 and even failed at that.
February 10, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Sarah Fillier was the 9th in Canada’s forward time on ice. Blayne Turnbull led the team. Jocelyne Larocque played 21 minutes. Claire Thompson played 14. They were trailing like 55 minutes.
Not a serious effort at all.
They were trying to lose 2-0 and even failed at that.
Not a serious effort at all.
They were trying to lose 2-0 and even failed at that.
If Canada wanted to send a message without their captain, what happened on Tuesday certainly wasn’t the one they wanted.
Recapping Tuesday’s women’s hockey action at #MilanoCortina2026:
Recapping Tuesday’s women’s hockey action at #MilanoCortina2026:
2026 Winter Olympics: USA makes a statement in rout vs. Canada
Canada won the game, setting up a first-place showdown with the United States, but their captain fell in the loss to the Czechs.
www.habseyesontheprize.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:22 PM
If Canada wanted to send a message without their captain, what happened on Tuesday certainly wasn’t the one they wanted.
Recapping Tuesday’s women’s hockey action at #MilanoCortina2026:
Recapping Tuesday’s women’s hockey action at #MilanoCortina2026:
Canada was always going to be in trouble in this quad because the next generation lost so much ice time to COVID, but Hockey Canada surely didn't help with their decisions throughout.
Number of players on other teams who are younger than Canada's youngest skater (Jennifer Gardiner):
USA: 9
Czechia: 11
Finland: 9
Switzerland: 12
Sweden: 11
Japan: 11
Germany: 10
Italy: 9
France: 12
#MilanoCortina2026
USA: 9
Czechia: 11
Finland: 9
Switzerland: 12
Sweden: 11
Japan: 11
Germany: 10
Italy: 9
France: 12
#MilanoCortina2026
February 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Canada was always going to be in trouble in this quad because the next generation lost so much ice time to COVID, but Hockey Canada surely didn't help with their decisions throughout.
I have no idea how that goal counts... Literally no idea.
Canada wasn't winning this game anyway, but... what...
Canada wasn't winning this game anyway, but... what...
February 10, 2026 at 8:16 PM
I have no idea how that goal counts... Literally no idea.
Canada wasn't winning this game anyway, but... what...
Canada wasn't winning this game anyway, but... what...
Canada lineup vs USA (puck drop 2:10 Eastern)
Maltais-Jenner-Spooner
Watts-Nurse-Fillier
Clark-Turnbull-Stacey
Gosling-O'Neill-Gardiner
Larocque-Fast
Shelton-Ambrose
Thompson-Jaques
Tabin
Desbiens
Maschmeyer
#MilanoCortina2026
Maltais-Jenner-Spooner
Watts-Nurse-Fillier
Clark-Turnbull-Stacey
Gosling-O'Neill-Gardiner
Larocque-Fast
Shelton-Ambrose
Thompson-Jaques
Tabin
Desbiens
Maschmeyer
#MilanoCortina2026
February 10, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Canada lineup vs USA (puck drop 2:10 Eastern)
Maltais-Jenner-Spooner
Watts-Nurse-Fillier
Clark-Turnbull-Stacey
Gosling-O'Neill-Gardiner
Larocque-Fast
Shelton-Ambrose
Thompson-Jaques
Tabin
Desbiens
Maschmeyer
#MilanoCortina2026
Maltais-Jenner-Spooner
Watts-Nurse-Fillier
Clark-Turnbull-Stacey
Gosling-O'Neill-Gardiner
Larocque-Fast
Shelton-Ambrose
Thompson-Jaques
Tabin
Desbiens
Maschmeyer
#MilanoCortina2026
Hockey Canada confirms that Marie-Philip Poulin has been ruled out of today's game against the United States. #MilanoCortina2026
February 10, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Hockey Canada confirms that Marie-Philip Poulin has been ruled out of today's game against the United States. #MilanoCortina2026
We don’t know the severity of Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury and that uncertainty is the hardest part. On the injury and all the women’s hockey action yesterday #MilanoCortina2026
2026 Winter Olympics: Marie-Philip Poulin injured in Canada win
Canada won the game, setting up a first-place showdown with the United States, but their captain fell in the loss to the Czechs.
www.habseyesontheprize.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:04 PM
We don’t know the severity of Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury and that uncertainty is the hardest part. On the injury and all the women’s hockey action yesterday #MilanoCortina2026
Joke’s on him. The Stanley Cup hasn’t been won by a Canadian team for over 30 years.
Trump, in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed, claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China, "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
February 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Joke’s on him. The Stanley Cup hasn’t been won by a Canadian team for over 30 years.
Natálie Mlýnková scored again. Her third of the tournament. But she falls on Erin Ambrose’s leg and she leaves the game immediately.
Not great news for Canada or the Victoire.
Not great news for Canada or the Victoire.
February 9, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Natálie Mlýnková scored again. Her third of the tournament. But she falls on Erin Ambrose’s leg and she leaves the game immediately.
Not great news for Canada or the Victoire.
Not great news for Canada or the Victoire.
Marie-Philip Poulin official ruled out for the rest of the game vs Czechia with a right leg injury. She left the game in the first period.
Canada plays the USA tomorrow.
Canada plays the USA tomorrow.
February 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Marie-Philip Poulin official ruled out for the rest of the game vs Czechia with a right leg injury. She left the game in the first period.
Canada plays the USA tomorrow.
Canada plays the USA tomorrow.
Kaltounkova with her second hit to the head of the period. First Poulin, now Fillier. Blatant and the referees aren’t calling it.
February 9, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Kaltounkova with her second hit to the head of the period. First Poulin, now Fillier. Blatant and the referees aren’t calling it.
Laura Stacey
a cartoon character says " but nobody messes with my family " while wearing goggles
ALT: a cartoon character says " but nobody messes with my family " while wearing goggles
media.tenor.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Laura Stacey
Marie-Philip Poulin goes to the room with what seems like a left leg (knee?) injury. Not great news for Canada or the Victoire. #MilanoCortina2026
February 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Marie-Philip Poulin goes to the room with what seems like a left leg (knee?) injury. Not great news for Canada or the Victoire. #MilanoCortina2026
Really not sure how that wasn’t a major on the hit to Poulin. Was clearly to the head.
February 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Really not sure how that wasn’t a major on the hit to Poulin. Was clearly to the head.
Good for Kristin O’Neill, who watched the entire 2022 Olympics from the stands as part of the taxi squad and now has her first Olympic goal.
February 9, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Good for Kristin O’Neill, who watched the entire 2022 Olympics from the stands as part of the taxi squad and now has her first Olympic goal.
Canada lineup vs Czechia (puck drop 3:10 Eastern)
Maltais-Poulin-Stacey
Watts-Nurse-Fillier
Clark-Turnbull-Jenner
Gosling-O’Neill-Gardiner
Spooner
Larocque-Fast
Shelton-Ambrose
Thompson-Jaques
Tabin
Desbiens
Maschmeyer #MilanoCortino2026
Maltais-Poulin-Stacey
Watts-Nurse-Fillier
Clark-Turnbull-Jenner
Gosling-O’Neill-Gardiner
Spooner
Larocque-Fast
Shelton-Ambrose
Thompson-Jaques
Tabin
Desbiens
Maschmeyer #MilanoCortino2026
February 9, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Canada lineup vs Czechia (puck drop 3:10 Eastern)
Maltais-Poulin-Stacey
Watts-Nurse-Fillier
Clark-Turnbull-Jenner
Gosling-O’Neill-Gardiner
Spooner
Larocque-Fast
Shelton-Ambrose
Thompson-Jaques
Tabin
Desbiens
Maschmeyer #MilanoCortino2026
Maltais-Poulin-Stacey
Watts-Nurse-Fillier
Clark-Turnbull-Jenner
Gosling-O’Neill-Gardiner
Spooner
Larocque-Fast
Shelton-Ambrose
Thompson-Jaques
Tabin
Desbiens
Maschmeyer #MilanoCortino2026
Montreal Victoire forward Natálie Mlýnková has continued to shine in what has been her breakout Olympics. Recapping Women’s Hockey Sunday at #MilanoCortina2026
2026 Winter Olympics: Natálie Mlýnková sets a record
The Montreal Victoire forward sets a Czech record, while Sweden wins again as the preliminary round gets into crunch time.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Montreal Victoire forward Natálie Mlýnková has continued to shine in what has been her breakout Olympics. Recapping Women’s Hockey Sunday at #MilanoCortina2026
I fully admit I did not understand most of what was said but couldn’t and didn’t want to look away. That’s an entertainer. That’s why he was there.
February 9, 2026 at 1:49 AM
I fully admit I did not understand most of what was said but couldn’t and didn’t want to look away. That’s an entertainer. That’s why he was there.