With the weather our state is facing this weekend, it’s unsurprising that Michigan is well-represented at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
13 competitors from Michigan are in South Korea for the Winter Games, which formally begin Friday night. The Michigan delegation includes hockey players, ice dancers, speed skaters, and more.
Below you will find a list of the Michigan athletes, plus information on when you can watch their events. (Note: all of the times listed are Eastern Standard Time).
Evan Bates, ice dancing
Hometown: Ann Arbor Education: Huron High School, University of Michigan Age: 28
Madison Chock, ice dancing
Hometown: Novi Education: Novi High School, Schoolcraft College graduate Age: 25
A post shared by Madison Chock (@chockolate02) on Feb 9, 2018 at 6:09am PST
Evan Bates and Madison Chock have been partnered since 2011, and have since won two World medals, two Grand Prix Final medals, and four Four Continents medals. They were also the 2015 National Champions. They represented the U.S. at the 2014 Sochi games, and Bates also competed in 2010.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz6ZuOtg8uI
Schedule:
Saturday, Feb 10, 8PM, Ice Dance short dance, team event Sunday, Feb 11, 10:20PM, Ice Dance free skate, team event Sunday, Feb. 18, 8PM, Short dance Monday Feb. 19, 8PM, Free skate
Nick Baumgartner, snowboarding
Hometown: Iron River Education: West Iron County High School Age: 36
Nick Baumgartner is a UP-native and competes in snowboard cross (SBX). He is a two-time X Games medalist, a two-time world champion, and competed in the 2010 and 2014 Olympics.
Schedule:
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 9-11:30PM, Seeding runs Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11:30PM-12AM, ? Finals Thursday, Feb. 15, 12:04-12:20AM, Quarterfinals Thursday, Feb. 15, 12:30AM, Semifinals Thursday, Feb. 15, 12:41 AM, Small Final Thursday, Feb. 15, 12:45AM, Big Final
Chad Billins, hockey
Hometown: Marysville Education: Ferris State University Age: 28
Chad Billins is a defenseman that started his professional career with the Grand Rapids Griffins before making his NHL debut with Calgary Flames in 2013. He most recently has played as a free agent with various European clubs. This is his first Olympic Games.
Schedule:
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7:10AM, Preliminary round, Group B; USA vs. Slovenia Thursday, Feb. 15, 10:10PM, Preliminary round, Group B; USA vs. Slovakia Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:10AM, Preliminary round, Group B: USA vs Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) Monday, Feb. 19, TBD: Men’s Qualifications Tuesday, Feb. 20, TBD: Men’s Play-offs Quarterfinals Friday, Feb. 23, TBD: Men’s Play-offs Semifinals Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:10AM, Men’s Bronze Medal Game Saturday, Feb. 24, 1:10PM, Men’s Gold Medal Game
Madison Hubbell, ice dancing
Hometown: Okemos Education: Laurel Springs High School Age: 26
After competing with her older brother Keith for 10 years, Madison Hubbell was partnered with Zachary Donohue. Hubbell/Donohue are the current World Champions. The pair are also four-time U.S. bronze medalists.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsYhq20QnA
Schedule:
Saturday, Feb 10, 8PM, Ice Dance short dance, team event Sunday, Feb 11, 10:20PM, Ice Dance free skate, team event Sunday, Feb. 18, 8PM, Short dance Monday Feb. 19, 8PM, Free skate
Megan Keller, hockey
Hometown: Farmington Hills Education: North Farmington High School Age: 21
A post shared by Megan Keller (@megankeller4) on Jan 31, 2018 at 8:02am PST
Megan Keller is a defense player in her first Olympics. She competed on the U.S. team in 2015 and 2016 IIHF Women’s Hockey Championships. Currently a member of the Boston College women’s hockey team, Keller led all defensive players in points in the nation in the 2015-16 season.
Schedule:
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2:40AM, Preliminary Round, Group A, USA vs. Finland Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7:10A, Preliminary Round, Group A, USA vs. Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) Wednesday, Feb. 14, 10:10PM, Preliminary Round, Group A, USA vs Canada Friday, Feb 16, TBD, Women’s Play-Offs Quarterfinals Saturday, Feb. 17, TBD, Women’s Classifications (5-8) Sunday, Feb. 18, Monday, Feb. 19, TBD: Women’s Play-Off Semifinals Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2:40AM, Women’s Bronze Medal Game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 10:10PM, Women’s Gold Medal Game
Kyle Mack, snowboarding
Hometown: West Bloomfield Education: Brother Rice High School, Chicago Age: 20
Kyle Mack has been snowboarding since he was 3 years old, and now competes in Slopestyle and Big Air. He placed first in at the U.S. Open in Slopestyle in 2016. Mack has been a member of the U.S. Snowboarding Team since 2011, although this will be his first Olympic games.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxuo7iPgN-I
Schedule:
Friday, Feb. 9, 8PM, Slopestyle Qualifications Saturday, Feb. 10, 8PM, Slopestyle Finals Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7:30PM, Big Air Qualifications Friday, Feb. 23, 8PM, Big Air Finals
Slopestyle schedule: https://goo.gl/nmj9HV
Big Air schedule: https://goo.gl/oQ87KZ
Ryan Pivirotto, speed skating
Hometown: Ann Arbor Education: East Lyme High School, Colorado Age: 22
Ryan Pivirotto is a short-track speed skater. He placed fifth in the 2018 Olympic qualifiers and has competed in four World Cup races.
Schedule:
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6AM, 1500m Friday, Feb. 23, 5AM, 1000m
Jim Slater, hockey
Hometown: Lapeer Education: Michigan State University Age: 35
Center Jim Slater played for MSU before playing nine seasons with the Atlanta Thrashers (Winnipeg Jets). He recently began a career in the European NLA. He also played on the U.S. Team in the 2006 and 2012 World Championships.
Schedule:
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7:10AM, Preliminary round, Group B; USA vs. Slovenia Thursday, Feb. 15, 10:10PM, Preliminary round, Group B; USA vs. Slovakia Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:10AM, Preliminary round, Group B: USA vs Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) Monday, Feb. 19, TBD: Men’s Qualifications Tuesday, Feb. 20, TBD: Men’s Play-offs Quarterfinals Friday, Feb. 23, TBD: Men’s Play-offs Semifinals Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:10AM, Men’s Bronze Medal Game Saturday, Feb. 24, 1:10PM, Men’s Gold Medal Game
Jessica Smith-Kooreman, speed skating
Hometown: Melvindale Education: Cabrini High School Age: 34
Made it to the Olympics with one of my best friends and teammate @lagehring1 . #letsgo #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #korea #seoul #pyeongchang2018 A post shared by Mrs. Jessica Kooreman (@thejessicakooreman) on Jan 31, 2018 at 8:57pm PST
Jessica Smith-Kooreman began her career as an inline speed skater and won 16 senior World Championships gold medals by the time she was 24. But in 2007 she switched to ice speed skating. Smith-Kooreman has won twelve World Cup Medals, competed in the 2010 Olympic games, and has held the U.S. National Record in the 500 meters since 2014.
Schedule:
Monday, Feb. 12, 7:30AM, Women’s 1500m https://goo.gl/phNadh Wednesday, Feb. 14, 5AM, Women’s 1000m https://goo.gl/bYaNj7
Maia and Alex Shibutani, ice dancing
Hometown: Ann Arbor Education: Huron High School, University of Michigan Ages: 23, 26
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— Maia Shibutani (@MaiaShibutani) February 9, 2018
Maia and Alex Shibutani (also known as the “Shib Sibs”) are three-time World medalists and two-time U.S. national champions. They competed in the 2014 games, finishing in 9th place.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=33&v=89NNWcQBLZs
Schedule:
Saturday, Feb 10, 8PM, Ice Dance short dance, team event Sunday, Feb 11, 10:20PM, Ice Dance free skate, team event Sunday, Feb. 18, 8PM, Short dance Monday Feb. 19, 8PM, Free skate
James Wisniewski, hockey
Hometown: Canton Education: Canton High School Age: 33
A post shared by James Wisniewski (@jwiz21) on Jan 9, 2018 at 7:12am PST
Defenseman James Wisniewski has played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Carolina Hurricanes. He currently plays for the Kassel Huskies in the German DEL2 league. This is his first Olympic games.
Schedule:
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7:10AM, Preliminary round, Group B; USA vs. Slovenia Thursday, Feb. 15, 10:10PM, Preliminary round, Group B; USA vs. Slovakia Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:10AM, Preliminary round, Group B: USA vs Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) Monday, Feb. 19, TBD: Men’s Qualifications Tuesday, Feb. 20, TBD: Men’s Play-offs Quarterfinals Friday, Feb. 23, TBD: Men’s Play-offs Semifinals Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:10AM, Men’s Bronze Medal Game Saturday, Feb. 24, 1:10PM, Men’s Gold Medal Game
