Day 2 is in the books, with round robin sessions in Mixed Doubles Curling and Women's Ice Hockey, which both contained the American debuts!
In curling, Great Britain had the most dominating win in the opener, defeating Estonia 10-5, but then came back later in the day to win a nailbiter over Czechia 8-7.
The United States team with Korey Dropkin (pictured below) and Cory Thiesse (pictured above) throwing the stones, defeated Norway after falling behind 6-4 after sixth end. In the seventh end, holding the hammer, Cory Thiesse threw a remarkable counter-clockwise take-out, to knock out the shot rock of Norway and to score 2 points to tie the match, and then she came back to throw a beautiful draw with the 9th stone, to protect Dropkin's shot rock to end the match, 8-6. Team USA cruised to victory over Switzerland 7-4, after taking a 5-2 lead after the 4th end to go 2-0 and in the round robin tournament.
In women's ice hockey, The United States came out strong to defeat Czechia 5-1, in the largest victory of the day. The United States was paced by a brace from Hayley Scamurra (pictured below), with other goals scored by Alex Carpenter, Joy Dunne, and Ms. America, Hilary Knight!
In other matchups, Sweden defeated Germany 4-1 and host Italy defeated France 4-1.
Athlete of the Day - Jennifer Dodds, Great Britain, Curling
Threw shot rock in the decisive 7th - and last - end, in which Great Britain picked up 4 points in the match against Estonia, and then came back against Czechia in the 7th and penultimate end to score the winning point - without holding shot rock!
U.S. Athlete of the Day - Hayley Scamurra, Hockey
Scored 2 goals in the United State's opener.
Team of the Day - Italy, Women's Ice Hockey
The host team winning its debut 4-1 against France is a great start for Italy.
U.S. Team of the Day - Mixed Doubles, Curling
It could have been the women's hockey team, but the Mixed Doubles Curling team secured 2 victories!
Olympic Term of the Day: End - A division of a game in curling, similar to an inning in baseball, where both teams have the opportunity to throw eight stones each (five in mixed doubles), alternating with the opponent.
Olympic Events Watched: Curling, Ice Hockey
USA Closing Ceremony Flag-Bearer Possibilities (listed alphabetically): Korey Dobkin, Hilary Knight, Hayley Scamurra, Cory Thiesse
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