On Friday, the women's hockey teams from Sweden and the USA made history by becoming the first semifinalists in the Olympic Games tournament. Sweden secured its spot in the semifinals by defeating the Czech Republic with a score of 2-0. The match featured standout performances, including a goal by Hanna Ulsone in the 25th minute and a late goal by Hilda Svensone as time expired, while goalie Eba Svensone-Trefa successfully blocked all 29 shots from the Czech team.

The USA followed suit with an impressive 6-0 victory over Italy, showcasing their offensive strength. The team displayed a dominant performance, with multiple players scoring, including Megan Kellere, Leila Edwards, Brita Kearl, and Hanna Bilka. Goalkeeper Gwyneth Phillips faced only six shots, underlining the one-sided nature of the contest where the USA recorded a staggering 51 shots on goal.

Looking ahead, Canada is set to meet Germany, while Finland will face Switzerland in the upcoming quarterfinals. The teams will be seeded based on their prior results to determine matchups for the semifinal stage. With ten teams divided into two groups based on ranking, the tournament continues to build excitement as the path to Olympic glory unfolds for these women's hockey powerhouses.