DAY 16 RECAP – FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Coakwell claims bronze in third Olympics
The third time was the charm for bobsleigh brakeman Ben Coakwell as he and his four-man sled, piloted by Justin Kripps, won bronze at the Winter Games in Beijing — the third career Olympics Moose Jaw’s career.
The team qualified for Day 16’s final two runs in third place and maintained that position through the final heats.
They clocked a time of 58.44 seconds in the third run and 59.27 in the last run for an overall time of 3:55.09.
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Coakwell third after two runs
Moose Jaw’s Ben Coakwell is poised for a spot on the podium after he and his four-man bobsleigh team finished the first two heats in third place.
Piloted by Justin Kripps, the sled completed the first run in 58.38 seconds and the second run in 59 seconds flat, for a total time of 1:57.38.
Heat 3 is scheduled to start on Day 16 on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 (SK time) and will feature all 28 of the teams in the competition. Following shortly after, the final heat, will include only the top 20 teams in the standings after three runs and will determine the final rankings.
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No Saskatchewan athletes competed on Day 14 of the Olympic Games in Beijing.
Canada edges United States to reclaim Olympic title
Saskatoon’s Emily Clark can now add an Olympic gold medal to her collection after she and the Canadian women’s hockey team defeated defending champions the United States 3-2 in the final on Day 13 of the Beijing Winter Games.
Sarah Nurse opened the scoring for Canada in the first period and was followed by a pair of goals from captain Marie-Philip Poulin —one in the first period and another in the second— to put the red and white ahead 3-0.
The United States finally got on the board late in the second period with a short-handed goal and brought the game to within one point with 13 seconds left in the game and a two-player advantage.
Ultimately, the victory belong to Team Canada.
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Canadian men’s hockey team eliminated by Sweden
The Olympic journey for Prince Albert’s Adam Cracknell and the Canadian men’s hockey team came to an end on Day 12 as they were shutout 2-0 by Sweden in the quarter-finals.
It took over 50 minutes for the first goal to be scored and unfortunately for the Canadians, it was Sweden’s Lucas Wallmark that found the back of the net 10 minutes and 15 seconds into the third period.
The Canadians attempted the comeback, even pulling goaltender Matt Tomkins with 2:09 left to play for the one-man advantage. The gamble didn’t work in Canada’s favour as Anton Lander scored on the open net 19 seconds later to put the Swedes up 2-0.
The loss eliminates Canada from the 2022 Olympic Games.
Upcoming Saskatchewan competition
Saskatoon forward Emily Clark and the Canadian women’s hockey team will go for gold as they meet the United States in the Olympic final on Day 13. Game time is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 10:10 p.m. (SK time).
McMorris wraps up third Olympics
With a best-of-three runs total score of 113.75 points, Regina snowboarder Mark McMorris finished 10th in the men’s big air competition on Day 11 of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
McMorris completed his first jump to pick up 85.50 points, but fell on his second and third attempts, only scoring 21.00 and 28.25, respectively.
Canadian men’s hockey team advances to quarter-finals
With a 7-2 victory over China in the qualification round on Day 11, the Prince Albert’s Adam Cracknell and the Canadian men’s hockey team have booked a ticket to the quarterfinals.
Canada received a pair of goals each from former WHL Regina Pats player Jordan Weal and Adam Tambellini, while Eric O’Dell, Eric Stall and Jack McBain each added singles.
The Canadians will face Sweden in quarter-final on Day 12. Puck drop is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 a.m.
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DAY 10 RECAP – FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Canada, United States to meet in women’s hockey final
The Canadian women’s hockey team looked strong as they defeated Switzerland 10-3 on Day 10 to advance to the gold medal game against the United States at the 2022 Winter Games.
Saskatoon’s Emily Clark was among the nine players who scored for Team Canada, which also included a pair of goals by captain Marie-Philip Poulin and singles from Claire Thompson, Jamie Lee Rattray, Blayre Turnbull, Renata Fast, Erin Ambrose, Emma Maltais and Brianne Jenner.
The gold medal game will take place on Day 13 with the puck drop scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 10:10 p.m. (SK time).
McMorris sits eighth after big air qualification
Regina’s Mark McMorris will look for his second medal of the Beijing Olympics after advancing to the snowboard big air finals on Day 10.
Based on his two best runs in the qualification round, McMorris will move on to the Day 11 finals in eighth place with a score 147.25 points.
The big air final runs are scheduled for Monday, Feb. 14 at 11 p.m. (SK time).
Upcoming Saskatchewan competitiion
Prince Albert’s Adam Cracknell and the Canadian men’s hockey team will play China for the second game in a row on Day 11, this time in the qualification round. Puck drop is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 7:10 a.m.
Canadian men’s hockey team finishes preliminary play with win
The Canadian men’s hockey team rebounded with a 5-0 shutout over China in their final preliminary round game on Day 9 of the Olympics in Beijing to finish with a 2-1 record in the Group A standings.
With the record the Canadians, including Prince Albert’s Adam Cracknell, will face China again in the qualification match for the quarter-final on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 7:10 a.m. (SK time). The winner will advance to the quarter-finals from Group A.
In the Day 9 win, five different Canadians scored including Corban Knight, Erin O’Dell, Ben Street, Adam Tambellini and Kent Johnson. Matt Tomkins stopped all 26 shots he faced in the game for the Canadians.
Hudey races in the long track 500-metres
Three-time Olympian Marsha Hudey from White City finished 21st in the women’s 500-metres in long track speed skating. She clocked in at a time of 38.79. She was the top Canadian of three to compete in the event.
Upcoming Saskatchewan competition
Saskatoon’s Emily Clark and the Canadian women’s hockey team will face Switzerland in the semifinals on Day 10. Game time for the Canada vs. Switzerland game is Sunday, Feb. 13 at 10:10 p.m. (SK time).
Regina’s Mark McMorris will compete in the snowboard big air qualification on Sunday, Feb. 13. The event begins at 11:30 p.m. (SK time).
Canadian men’s hockey team lost to United States
Despite outshooting their American opponents 17-5 in the third period, the Canadian men’s hockey team, including Prince Albert forward Adam Cracknell, lost 4-2 in their second round of preliminary action on Day 8 of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Andy Miele, Ben Meyers, Brendan Brisson and Kenny Agostino each scored for United States, while Mat Robinson and Corban Knight picked up goals for Canada.
The red and white will now face China in their final game of the preliminary round on Day 9. Puck drop is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 13 at 7:10 a.m. (SK time).
Canada to take on Swiss in women’s hockey semis
The Canadian women’s hockey team will take on Switzerland for the second time at these Olympic Games as the two teams meet for the semifinals on Day 10.
Canada previously defeated Switzerland 12-1 in the preliminary round.
The game is set for Sunday, Feb. 13 at 10:10 p.m. (SK time).
Upcoming Saskatchewan competition
Three-time Olympian Marsha Hudey of White City will compete in her lone event at this year’s Games, the women’s long track speed skating 500-metre, on Day 9. Races start on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 7:56 a.m. (SK time).
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Fish finishes sixth in Olympic debut
Speed skater Graeme Fish made his Olympic debut in the men’s 10,000-metre event on Day 7 of the Beijing Winter Games, finishing sixth.
The 10,000-metre was the lone event for Fish at the Olympics.
Clark scores as Canada trounces Sweden in quarter-finals
The Canadian women’s hockey team is off to the Olympic semifinals after shutting out Sweden 11-0 in the quarter-finals on Day 7.
Saskatoon forward Emily Clark scored on the powerplay nine minutes and nine seconds into the second period to put Canada up 9-0 at that point.
Brianne Jenner and Sarah Fillier both recorded hat tricks in the game, while Jamie Lee Rattray, Natalie Spooner, Erin Ambrose and Blayre Turnbull each added singles to round out the scoring.
As the remaining teams will be reseeded for the semifinals, Canada will have to wait for all the quarter-finals to finish before they find out their next opponent.
Weyburn official Alexandra Blair was also on the ice representing Saskatchewan and Canada as a linesperson.
Upcoming Saskatchewan competition
Prince Albert forward Adam Cracknell and the Canadian men’s hockey team will be back in action on Day 8, taking on the United States in their second game of preliminary-round action. Puck drops at 10:10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11 (SK time).
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Canadian men’s hockey team opens Olympics with victory over Germany
A solid offensive and defensive performance on Day 6 of the Winter Olympics in Beijing led to the Canadian men’s hockey team capturing a 5-1 win against Germany in their first matchup of the preliminary round.
Alex Grant, Ben Street and Daniel Winnik each scored in the first period, with Prince Albert forward Adam Cracknell assisting on Winnik’s goal.
Germany’s Tobias Rieder got his team on the board midway through the second period, but was quickly followed by a powerplay goal from Canada’s Maxim Noreau.
The lone goal in the third period belonged to Canada’s Jordan Weal — a former player with the Western Hockey League’s Regina Pats.
Up next for Team Canada in the preliminary round is a game against the United States on Day 8. Puck drop is scheduled for Saturday at 10:10 p.m. (SK time).
Upcoming Saskatchewan competition
Moose Jaw long track speed skater Graeme Fish will make his Olympic debut on Day 7 in the men’s 10,000-metre event. Races start at 2 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 11.
A little later that morning at 7:10 a.m. (SK time), Saskatoon forward Emily Clark and the Canadian women’s hockey team take on Sweden in the quarter-finals.
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Sask. athletes competition upcoming
With no competition for Saskatchewan athletes on Day 5 of the Beijing Winter Olympics, two will be making their Olympic debuts on Day 6 and 7.
Prince Albert’s Adam Cracknell and the Canadian men’s hockey team will face off against Germany on Day 6, scheduled for Thursday at 7:10 a.m. (SK time). Then, on Day 7, Moose Jaw’s Graeme Fish will take to the ice in long track speed skating. His 10,000-metre event is scheduled for Friday at 2 a.m. (SK time).
Coach Todd McClements and physiotherapist Mark Jesney, both from Saskatoon, will be representing Team Canada alongside Fish at the long track.
Also on Day 7 Saskatoon’s Emily Clark and women’s hockey will meet Sweden in the first quarter-finals. Puck drop scheduled for Friday at 7:10 a.m. (SK time).
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Canadian women’s hockey team captures top spot in Group A
The Canadian women’s hockey team, including Saskatoon’s Emily Clark, withstood being outshot 53-27 by the United States to win their final round robin game 4-2 on Day 4 of the Olympics in Beijing.
The victory gave Canada a 4-0 record and No. 1 spot in Group A standings. Up next the red and white will face Sweden in the quarter-finals on Day 7 with puck drop on Friday, Feb. 11 at 7:10 a.m.
Saskatoon’s Cianna Lieffers officiated the game.
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McMorris captures bronze in slopestyle
Regina snowboarder Mark McMorris won his third straight Olympic bronze medal in the men’s slopestyle event on Day 3 of the Games with a score of 88.53 points. It’s the first medal for a Saskatchewan athlete at this year’s Games.
He previously captured bronze at the 2014 Games in Sochi and the 2018 Games in PyeongChang. His three bronze medals make him the most-decorated Canadian Olympic snowboarder.
McMorris will have another shot at the podium when he competes in the big air event, which begins on Day 10 with qualification runs.
Canadian women’s hockey team improves to 3-0
Six different players scored as the Canadian women’s hockey team defeated the Russian Olympic Committee 6-1 to continue their winning streak at the Olympic Games.
Sarah Nurse, Sarah Fillier, Jamie Lee Rattray, Erin Ambrose, Rebecca Johnston and Marie-Philip Poulin all put points up on the board for the Canadian squad.
Saskatoon forward Emily Clark did not play in the game.
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McMorris advances to slopestyle final
Regina snowboarder Mark McMorris advanced to the Winter Olympics slopestyle final after posting the second-highest score with an 83.30 in qualification.
The 2018 Olympic bronze medallist in the sport was one of three Canadians to advance including Sebastien Toutan (71.06, seventh) and Max Parrot (70.11, 10th) after the two qualification runs.
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Another double-digit victory for Canadian women’s hockey team
Saskatoon forward Emily Clark recorded an assist as the Canadian women’s hockey team routed Finland 11-1 in their second preliminary game on Day 1 of the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Sarah Nurse and Brianne Jenner earned hat tricks in the game, while Sarah Fillier and Laura Stacey added a pair each and Jamie Lee Rattray scored once.
The team will next face the Russian Olympic Committee in more preliminary-round action on Sunday night at 10:10 p.m. (SK time).
Upcoming competition for Saskatchewan athletes
Regina snowboarder Mark McMorris will begin competition on Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. (SK time) with the men’s slopestyle qualification round.
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Canada at the Opening Ceremonies
Around 90 Canadian athletes marched in the opening ceremony for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
At the opening ceremony, the Canadians were led by flag bearers Marie-Philip Poulin from women’s hockey and short track speed skater Charles Hamelin.
For a full recap of the Opening Ceremony, visit olympic.ca.
On Day 1 of competition (February 4 overnight in Saskatchewan), Saskatoon’s Emily Clark and the Canadian hockey team will meet Finland in their second round robin game at 10:10 p.m. (SK time).
Olympic Notes: The Canadian Mixed Curling Team of John Morris and Rachel Homan is 3-1 after wins over Switzerland and China… The Canadian Figure Skating Team sits in sixth after the short program in the team competition…
Canada dominates in women’s hockey opener against Switzerland
It took just over a minute of action for the Canadian women’s hockey team to net their first goal of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing as they trounced Switzerland 12-1.
Sarah Fillier, Natalie Spooner, Laura Stacey and Blayre Turnbull each scored twice in the game, while Rebecca Johnston, Ashton Bell, Claire Thompson and Erin Ambrose each adding one.
The Canadian squad, which includes Saskatoon forward Emily Clark, will face Finland in their next game on Friday, Feb. 4 at 10:10 p.m. Sask time.
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