At noon on February 3, Beijing time (the third day of the Lunar New Year of the Tiger), the Ice Hockey Tournament of the Beijing Winter Olympics officially began. The Chinese men's and women's national ice hockey teams, which shoulder heavy responsibilities, will challenge the world's giants at the National Gymnasium and wukesong Sports Center.
/Women's Hockey Group Stage Group B /
February 3, China-Czech Republic time: 12:10 again heroic
The Chinese women's ice hockey team, which has been on the Olympic stage for 12 years, has regained its heroic posture. Their first opponent in the group stage is the Czech Republic, which is currently ranked seventh in the world. The Eastern European powerhouse, led by Kunlun Hongxing Vanke Sunshine team leader Mills, has a tough playing style and excellent physical condition. The encounter between the hosts and the Czechs is likely to determine the situation in which the group emerges.
February 4, China-Denmark time: 12:10 must win the battle
The Chinese women's ice team played back-to-back and faced a must-win battle. The Danish team is considered to be the weakest team in the women's ice tournament of the Winter Olympics. At the World Championships a year ago, they slipped into Group A after consecutive defeats. The Nordic female player who appeared in the main circle of the Winter Olympics for the first time will definitely give all her energy to prove herself.
February 6, China-Japan time: 16:40 Asia hegemony
In the past 20 years, the competition between China and Japan has been the most interesting in the women's ice arena. The Japanese team, which has dominated Asia for ten years, has improved its international ranking year after year and has become one of the world's top ranks. The Chinese team, the former Asian female ice overlord, now wants to borrow the momentum of the host to counter the strong enemy. If it can defeat the opponent who is the first in group B strength, the Chinese team will enter the quarterfinals.
February 7, China-Sweden time: 21:10 suspenseful moment
Sixteen years ago, the Swedish team, which won the silver medal in women's ice at the Turin Winter Olympics, has occupied the top six positions in the world for nearly three decades. Due to the lack of talent, the Swedish women's team was squeezed out of the top group three years ago. The Chinese women's ice hockey team is facing a mysterious division that has been away from the international arena for two consecutive years, and the two sides are likely to rely on the results of this game to decide the number of places. It's full of suspense and a lot to see.
/Men's Hockey Group Stage Group A/
February 10 China-USA Time: 21:10 Go all out
This match is the first appearance of the Chinese men's national hockey team in the Winter Olympics. Historic moments, the strongest Chinese team in history, against the United States, these elements have made this game the focus of everyone's attention. The United States, with a discounted lineup, will encounter the host team's extraordinary blows.
February 12 China-Germany Time: 16:40 Trying to maneuver
The German team appeared in Beijing with the prestige of the runners-up of the last Winter Olympics. The well-appointed European powerhouses have always been known for their tactical execution capabilities. The Chinese team, which lacks experience in top international competitions, will face a severe test. The tactical arrangements of the host team will determine the final outcome of the game.
February 13 China-Canada Time: 21:10 Against a strong enemy
The Canadian team, which ranks first in the world's men's hockey, although they can't send their own superstars, but the lineup they have built up also has considerable strength. In order to complete the goal of winning gold, the Maple Leaf Legion will definitely fight hard to win the final battle of the group. In contrast, the less stressful Chinese team has the opportunity to play its own wonderful moments.