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Stefano Daprá, assistant coach of Italy's women's ice hockey team.

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“We have created a second ‘Miracle on Ice’”

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Sara Kaneppele at the opening ceremony last Friday at the San Siro stadium.

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The extraordinary Olympic story of Sara Kaneppele

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Sidney Crosby knows what an Olympic victory feels like. © APA/afp / JONATHAN NACKSTRAND

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Ice excellence in Milan: For Canada, only gold counts.

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Matilde Fantin (number 17) led Italy to victory against Japan. © APA/afp / TAO XIYI

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Great jubilation: Italy's women's team has reached the quarterfinals

February 09, 2026

Eric Bouchard's team has big plans. © ANSA / ROBERT GHEMENT

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Golden Chance: Will the Azzurre open the door to the quarter-finals?

February 09, 2026

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Gianluca Vallini talks about the smaller ice surface. © HC Bozen / Vanna Antonello

Gianluca Vallini explains the problem with the smaller ice surface

Feb 08, 2026

The ice cream in Milan is cared for by South Tyroleans. © ANSA / SALVATORE DI NOLFI

South Tyrolean know-how makes Milanese ice cream perfect

Feb 09, 2026

They will face Italy on Wednesday: Victor Hedman and Erik Karlsson. © Tre Kronor

The NHL stars are here: Crosby & Co. have arrived in Milan

Feb 08, 2026

Manuela Heidenberger & Co. provided information to SportNews. © ANSA / FAZRY ISMAIL

“We will learn a lot from this defeat.”

Feb 07, 2026

Sweden defeated Italy (in blue and white) decisively. © APA/afp / JULIEN DE ROSA

Italy has no chance against Sweden

Feb 07, 2026

Anna Caumo (No. 8) and her teammates will face Sweden on Saturday. © APA/afp / JULIEN DE ROSA

Azzurre are once again underdogs

Feb 06, 2026

Italy will be back at the Santagiulia Ice Arena on Saturday. © ANSA / ROBERT GHEMENT

"Ice hockey has the same status in Sweden as football does in Italy."

Feb 06, 2026

Leon Draisaitl is looking forward to the games. © APA / CODIE MCLACHLAN

Flag bearer Draisaitl: Humble, but "incredibly proud"

Feb 06, 2026

The USA got off to a perfect start. © APA/afp / ALEXANDER NEMENOV

High-profile visit: US women celebrate successful start

Feb 05, 2026

Matilde Fantin (front) basked in the adulation. © APA/afp / JULIEN DE ROSA

Italy's historic victory: "Can hardly believe it"

Feb 05, 2026

Laura Lobis from South Tyrol (back) celebrated with Italy at the start of the Olympics. © APA/afp / JULIEN DE ROSA

A perfect Olympic start for Italy's women

Feb 05, 2026

Laura Fortino (left) won the gold medal with Canada in 2014.

Olympic champion with Canada, host with Italy

Feb 05, 2026

Alex Petan (right) and the Azzurri put on a good performance against Germany. © Vanna Antonello

Germany defeats Italy – and yet everyone is happy

Feb 04, 2026

Franziska Stocker (front) aims to reach the Olympic quarterfinals with Italy. © Vanna Antonello

Here we go: The Azzurre have big plans at the Olympics

Feb 04, 2026

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