The men’s ice hockey semifinals in the USA and Slovakia are scheduled for today, Friday, February 20. This marks a high-stakes semi-final, with the winner advancing to the gold medal match, while the loser will play for bronze tomorrow. Fans are excited to see the United States Olympic men’s ice hockey team compete for a shot at their first gold medal game in 16 years.
The three overtime matches in the quarterfinals, including Canada’s 4-3 win over the Czech Republic and the United States’ 2-1 win over Sweden, essentially set up a showdown between the tournament’s top four teams.
The US survived a scare in the quarterfinals when they escaped with a 2-1 victory over Sweden in extra time on Wednesday afternoon.
Get the essential details for watching and streaming the US and Slovakia men’s ice hockey semifinals
What time does team USA hockey vs Slovakia start today?
- Date: Friday February 20
- Time: 3:10 PM EST
- TV channel: NBC
Where is team USA hockey vs. Slovakia played?
The match will take place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy.
The United States is looking for its first Olympic medal since winning silver in Vancouver in 2010. Canada made a remarkable defense of its gold in 2014 and last won a medal in 2018. By advancing to the final earlier today, Canada has now secured its first guaranteed medal in eight years.
