4 hours ago · Power plays are well known in hockey. In curling? It's a term that is not particularly well known, in part because it only exists in mixed doubles. But at the Olympics, power plays can be a …

21 hours ago · What is the curling power play? Explaining the rules of Winter Olympics sport Mixed doubles returns to the programme in Milano-Cortina, with the power play a crucial element of the …

4 days ago · The power play is a crucial strategic element in Olympic mixed doubles curling. This guide explains how teams can use it once per game to reposition stones and open up scoring opportunities.

1 day ago · In mixed doubles, a scoreless end results in the opposite team receiving the hammer in the next end. What is a power play in curling?

4 days ago · What is a power play? In mixed doubles, each team is given the option to use one 'power play' per game. In a typical match, two stones are placed on the ice ahead of the end.

2 days ago · Team Canada’s unbeaten run in mixed doubles curling at Milano Cortina 2026 ended Friday morning in a 7-5 defeat at the hands of the United States.

3 days ago · The curling power play In mixed doubles, teams can call a power play once a game. It is announced at the beginning of an end and allows a team to decide on the placement of pre …

1 day ago · A power play is a tactical maneuver exclusive to mixed doubles at the Olympics. When activated, it fundamentally changes the stone placement at the start of an end. Normally, teams …

3 days ago · Find out how curling works at the Winter Olympics 2026, including the hammer, what the power play does and how many ends there are.

4. The Power Play Once per game, a team can call a "Power Play." This moves the pre-placed stones from the center to the side (the wing). This opens up the center of the ice, usually leading to massive …