Canadian short trackers show up in Milan as complete force less than one year from Olympics [Video]

The standings would tell you that Canada’s short track speed skating team has enjoyed a thoroughly successful World Tour season.

But head coach Marc Gagnon said one thing is still missing.

“I have to say that some moments have to be bad to get even better, but the reality is that we didn’t get that many bad moments this year,” Gagnon said.

It’s champagne problems for the Canadians as they arrive at the final World Tour stop of the season in Milan at the same venue that will host competition at the 2026 Olympics. Live coverage from Italy is available on Saturday at 7 a.m. ET and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. ET on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem.

Canada has all but locked up the first-ever team Crystal Globe, which takes every race into account but weighs relays slightly heavier, while star William Dandjinou leads the men’s standings.

Now, the Canadians will hit the Milano …