At 19:05 today, ETV2 and ERR's sports portal will broadcast live from the men's ice hockey quarter-finals of the Milano Cortina Olympic Games, where Finland will take on Switzerland. Commentators Kristjan Kalkun and Rauno Parras will provide live coverage of the match. Finland, who crowned themselves Olympic champions four years ago, started their Olympic campaign this year with a 1:4 defeat against Slovakia but bounced back with victories over Sweden (4:1) and Italy (11:0) in the B group.

Despite finishing second in their group behind Slovakia, Finland advanced directly to the quarter-finals as the best second-placed team across all three groups. Meanwhile, Switzerland had a strong showing in the A group, defeating France (4:0) in regulation and overcoming the Czech Republic (4:3) in overtime, with a loss to Canada (1:5). On Tuesday, Switzerland faced Italy in the opening round of the playoffs and secured a solid 3:0 victory.

This match showcases two competitive teams, with Finland looking to defend its title while Switzerland aims to make a significant impact in the tournament. The outcome will determine who progresses further in the quest for Olympic glory, highlighting the competitive nature of international ice hockey at the Olympic level.