Fans throw beer glasses onto the ice during the Switzerland vs Canada clash
Some fans were not happy with the officiating at the Olympics on Friday showdown between Switzerland and Canadaand they made their feelings known. People who probably supported the Swiss national team threw beer mugs after a missed penalty by Canadian forward and two-time Stanley Cup champion Sam Bennett, according to hockey insider Pierre LeBrun. Tempers flared accompanying barrage.
“Canadian bench pissed because fans throw beer mugs on ice here in Milan,” Frank Serravalli posted on X. The International Olympic Committee must be just as angry as the players and coaches, because they don’t want unruly behavior and bad publicity to creep into this global extravaganza. But it can be hard to stay focused on the action when trash is in the way.
In the end, Team Canada posted a dominant 5-1 win over Switzerland and now leads Group A 2-0. Edmonton Oilers superstar John Cooper’s side showed few signs of fatigue after beating the Czech Republic on Thursday Connor McDavid started the scoring in the first period. He followed up his goal with two assists, and fellow Hart Memorial Trophy winner Nathan MacKinnon recorded the same stat line.
San Jose Sharks sensation Macklin Celebrini, already one of the best players in the world, continued his Olympic hot streak by lighting the lamp in the second period. Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson had a strong showing, allowing one goal on 25 shots. The Canadians arrived in Italy as favorites for the gold medal and through two preliminary games they remained the team to win.
But “beating” can only refer to hockey. Let’s hope that order is restored and there are no more fan outbursts until the end of the competition at the Olympics. Canada wraps up group play with a Sunday match against winless France, while Switzerland battles the Czech Republic for a place in the quarterfinals.
2026-02-14 02:08:00
