Today at 5:35 PM, ETV+ and ERR's sports portal will broadcast live the men's ice hockey tournament match between the Czech Republic and Canada at the Milano Cortina Olympic Games. The commentators for this anticipated game are Kristjan Kalkun and Rauno Parras. With a decade-long hiatus, the tournament will showcase the world's best players, as the North American NHL has paused its games to allow top athletes from various national teams to compete in the Olympics.

Canada, boasting an impressive nine Olympic gold medals, is bringing a true parade of stars to this year's tournament. Headlining the team is Sidney Crosby, a double Olympic champion, along with Connor McDavid, who is often referred to as the best player in the world. Additionally, key players Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, pivotal to the success of the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche, are expected to make a significant impact on the ice.

In its recent Olympic history, Canada has won the last two Olympic tournaments that featured NHL players, taking gold in Vancouver in 2010 and again in Sochi in 2014. However, they faced a setback during the last Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang in 2018, where they did not secure a medal. This tournament presents an opportunity for Canada not only to reclaim its dominance but also to showcase the top tier of global ice hockey talent.