Peterman & Gallant respond magnificently to challenge of facing Olympic champions and their home fans

The task for Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant Thursday afternoon was huge: play the reigning Olympic and world champions in mixed doubles in their hometown with a rink full of cheering Italian supporters.

The challenge and the fans at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games didn’t faze the two Canadians. They shocked Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner with five in the first end that quieted the fans and then completed the stunning upset with a 7-2 win in six ends.

“It was fun...