U.S. Reveals 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Hockey Teams
The United States has officially announced its roster for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Hockey Teams. The team will feature several accomplished athletes, poised to make their Olympic debut in Milan.
Key Facts about the 2026 Olympic Hockey Team
- Team Composition: The roster includes 23 players.
- Debutantes: Notable newcomers include Hannah Bilka, Britta Curl-Salemme, and Joy Dunne.
- Previous Achievements: Twenty-one players were part of the gold medal-winning U.S. Women’s National Team at the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship.
- Eleven members previously competed in the 2022 Olympic Games, earning silver in Beijing.
Team Leadership and Preparation
Katie Million, the general manager of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team, expressed her enthusiasm about the selected players. “Our staff has spent the past few months evaluating our incredible player pool,” she stated. “The depth of this group makes these decisions incredibly difficult, but we are excited for this team to compete in Milan.”
Olympic Game Schedule
Team USA will kick off its Olympic journey with a preliminary round match against Czechia. The game is scheduled for February 5 at 4:40 PM local time (10:40 AM ET) at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena.
This team not only embodies talent but also carries the hopes of a nation aiming for gold in the upcoming Olympics.
