Along with Canada, Team USA is one of just two countries that have won gold in women's ice hockey since the event was added to the Olympics in 1998. The Americans won that inaugural year in Nagano, then endured four straight Canadian victories until 2018, when Team USA struck back with a dramatic overtime win to capture gold in Pyeongchang.

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where hockey and snowboarding events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

Here's what to know about Thursday's slate of women's ice hockey games at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including how to watch information.

Team USA is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which has already kicked off with some curling events ahead of the opening ceremony Friday in Milan, Italy.

American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.

Team USA announced two flag bearers for the second consecutive Winter Games

With Milano Cortina 2026 only one day away, Team USA turns to the ice. Ilia Malinin leads the charge as Christine Brennan and Brian Boitano preview skating and more.

Here’s how Winter Olympic uniforms and gear have evolved and which fashion items need an update for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

All of the 2026 Winter Olympics will be available to stream on Peacock, while NBC and USA will show Snowboarding on TV. If you want to watch snowboarding online, you can subscribe to Peacock or get a live TV streaming service that carries NBC and USA.