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Canadian team looks to rebound at worlds in Cortina


Canadian team looks to rebound at worlds in Cortina
February 8, 2021
When Canadian alpine director Phil McNichol stated “confidence is king” it may have been a rally cry for the team as they finalize preparations for the world championships, starting tomorrow in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
The event is streaming live on CBC Sports in Canada, see TV schedule
The 2020-21 season has been mostly mediocre for the Canadian team on the World Cup circuit. There have been some highlights and moments – one medal and a small handful of top 10 finishes – but as a whole they have no lived up to expectations. A bronze medal by Marie-Michèle Gagnon in a women’s super-G in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany is the marquee highlight with more than half of the season completed. Compare this to the U.S. ski team who have 11 World Cup medals between four skiers. ....

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