Halford & Brough in the Morning The Best of Halford and Brough 2/17/26
Feb 17, 2026
Stephen Wino, AP hockey reporter on the ground in Italy, gives on-the-ice updates and locker-room perspective. He breaks down practice details for Canada, explains France’s suspension, and evaluates U.S., Sweden and Slovakia tournament dynamics. Short, lively takes on goaltending, lineup decisions and NHL ripple effects.
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Underdogs Can Still Reach Medal Rounds
- Germany and Switzerland won qualification playoff games to reach Olympic quarterfinals.
- One quarterfinalist will reach the semifinals and gain a shot at an Olympic medal.
Root Strategically To Improve Canada's Draw
- Cheer for Germany in Slovakia vs. Germany to improve Canada's semifinal path.
- A lower-seeded upset could set Canada up for a more favorable semifinal matchup.
2002 Gold Game Shaped Poulin's Dream
- Jamie watched a 2002 documentary and recalled Cammie Granato's captaincy and Haley Wickenheiser's post-game rant.
- The 2002 upset over the U.S. inspired a young Marie-Philip Poulin.