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Italian hockey team laces up in Montreal ahead of Olympics

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The Italian women’s hockey team, which includes a small Canadian contingent, has been training in Montreal with the hopes of having a strong showing at the 2026 Milan-Cortino Olympics.

Breakdown
  • Italian women's hockey team trains in Montreal for a month before Olympics 19s
  • Team managed by Hockey Hall of Famer Danielle Sauvageau 40s
  • Eric Bouchard coaches the team during the training camp 57s
  • Veteran Laura Fortino joins as a dual Italian-Canadian citizen 1m 34s
  • Team aims to surprise at the Milan Olympics as hosts 1m 22s