Each day during the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games, TeamUSA.org recaps the action in photos, showcasing the impressive performances of Team USA athletes through action shots and social media candids. On Feb. 18, Keely Cashman earned her third top-15 finish of the Winter Youth Olympic Games, the Nordic combined mixed team had a top-10 finish and the U.S. men's ice hockey team beat Russia 4-2 to advance to the semifinal.
1) Adam Samuelsson, Ice Hockey
Vladislav Kotkov of Russia stretches for the puck against Adam Samuelsson during the men’s ice hockey preliminary-round game at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games at Youth Hall on Feb. 18, 2016 in Lillehammer, Norway.
2) Alpine Skiing
An athlete competes during women's slalom at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games at the Hafjell Olympic Slope on Feb. 18, 2016 in Hafjell, Norway.
3) Casey Larson, Ski Jumping
Casey Larson competes in the ski jumping mixed team event at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games on Feb. 18, 2016 in Lillehammer, Norway.
4) Cross-Country Skiing
A skier competes in the cross-country skiing men's 10-kilometer free at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games at the Birkebeineren Cross-Country Stadium on Feb. 18, 2016 in Lillehammer, Norway.
5) Hannah Halvorsen, Cross-Country Skiing
Hannah Halvorsen competing in the women's cross-country skiing 5-kilometer free at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games at Birkebeineren Cross Country Stadium on Feb. 18, 2016 in Lillehammer, Norway.
6) Team USA Fans, Ice Hockey
U.S. supporters celebrate Jacob Pivonka's goal in the third period of the men’s ice hockey preliminary-round game against Russia at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games at Youth Hall on Feb. 18, 2016 in Lillehammer Norway.
7) Ice Hockey
A photo of the sticks used ahead of the ice hockey preliminary-round game between USA and Russia at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games on Feb. 18, 2016 in Lillehammer, Norway
8) Keely Cashman, Alpine Skiing
Keely Cashman competes during women's slalom at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games at the Hafjell Olympic Slope on Feb. 18, 2016 in Hafjell, Norway.
9) Sjogg
Sjogg, the official Lillehammer 2016 mascot out on the town meeting people during the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games on Feb. 18, 2016 in Lillehammer, Norway.
10) Team USA, Ice Hockey
The U.S. team celebrates its fourth goal in the men's ice hockey preliminary-round game against Russia that was scored by Jonathan Gruden at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games at Youth Hall on Feb. 18, 2016 in Lillehammer, Norway.