Perhaps no sport saw a spike in popularity following the 2026 Olympics greater than women's hockey. More: IIHF - Women’s hockey leaves Milan with the flag on top [https://blob.iihf.com/iihf-media/iihfmvc/media/2026_olympics/womens_games/g_28_gmg/closing_ceremony.jpg] IIHF - Women’s hockey leaves Milan with the flag on top Hillary Knight, USA, and Alina Muller, SUI, flag bearers at Closing Ceremony [https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2026/olympic-w/news/72244/women_s_hockey_leaves_milan_with_the_flag_on_top]