Here's a look back at the history of the Winter Olympics, including when the first games were held and where they've been hosted.

Sweden looks to lock up first place in Group B when they face France on Sunday, as women’s ice hockey action continues at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

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But if he shows any sense of childlike wonder during these Games, that's because he's living out his childhood dream. After 700 NHL games and 12 trips to the IIHF World Championship, Bellemare is getting a taste of the Olympic experience for the first time.

MILAN -- The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 men’s hockey tournament begins Wednesday when the 12 nations compete in three groups. Group A consists of Canada, Czechia, France and Switzerland. Finland, Italy, Sweden and Slovakia will play in Group B. Group C features Denmark, Germany, Latvia and the United States.

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Italy has only ever competed at the Olympics once, that coming the last time Italy hosted the Winter Games in 2006. The team finished last in the eight-team tournament. They have a chance to turn some heads in the lesser Group B, though a quarterfinal berth will be tough.