Canada's Amy Fraser looks on after her second run in the women's freeski halfpipe at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Livigno, Italy on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
After a medal-filled second week, Canada’s Olympic run in Milan Cortina ended with a devastating 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in the men’s hockey gold-medal final on Sunday.
After sitting on eight medals and no gold at the halfway mark, Canada’s Olympic team collected 13 in the second half — including five gold — to finish the Cortina Games with 21 medals and eighth overall on the medal table, behind Norway (41), the United States (33) and host Italy (30).
In other action on Day 16 of the Games, Canada just missed the podium in women’s halfpipe with Amy Fraser finishing fourth.
Calgary’s Fraser finished with 88 points, four-and-a-half points behind bronze medallist Zoe Atkin of Britain.
Finally, the Games took its curtain call by holding its closing ceremony at the Verona Olympic Arena, an ancient Roman amphitheatre and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Speedskater Valerie Maltais and short-track speedskater Steven Dubois have been named Canada’s flag-bearers for the closing ceremonies.
Here’s a look at Canada’s 16th and final day at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, in photos.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 22, 2026.
Canada’s Rachael Karker competes in the women’s freeski halfpipe at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Livigno, Italy on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean KilpatrickCanada fans look on and cheer during warm-ups for the men’s gold medal hockey game against the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteUnited States’ Matt Boldy (12) scores on Canada goalie Jordan Binnington (50) as Canada’s Devon Toews (7) defends during the first period of the men’s gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckUnited States’ Charlie McAvoy (25) jumps over Canada’s Tom Wilson (43) to avoid a collision during the second period of the men’s gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckCanada’s Cale Makar (8) scores on United States goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the second period of the men’s gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckUnited States goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) keeps and eye on the rebound against Canada during the third period of the men’s gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckPrime Minister Mark Carney reacts to a chance for Canada as he watches the gold medal men’s ice hockey game against the United States at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, at a pub in Chelsea, Que., on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin TangCanada goalie Jordan Binnington (50) is scored on by United States’ Jack Hughes (86) as Canada’s Connor McDavid (97) watches the puck in overtime during the men’s gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckUnited States’ Matthew Tkachuk (19) skates past Canada’s Connor McDavid (97) after winning in overtime during the men’s gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckPlayers with team Canada react after losing to the United States in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteCanada’s Nathan MacKinnon (29) hangs his head while getting his silver medal after losing to the United States in overtime during the men’s gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckValerie Maltais and Steven Dubois, of Canada, carry their country’s flag during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Verona, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
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