2026 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey Rosters Announced
The rosters for the men’s hockey teams competing in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 have been officially announced. This event, commencing on February 11, marks a significant return, as it will feature NHL players for the first time since the Sochi Olympics in 2014. Twelve national teams will compete, showcasing the sport’s global talent.
2026 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey Tournament Overview
The tournament’s initial phase will include all teams playing three preliminary matches within their respective groups. Following this, the competition will transition to a single-elimination playoff format, concluding with the gold medal match scheduled for February 22.
Key Dates
- February 11: Opening matches (Slovakia vs. Finland, Sweden vs. Italy)
- February 12: USA starts against Latvia; Canada plays Czechia
- February 22: Gold medal game
Venues
Games will take place at:
- Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- Rho Ice Hockey Arena
Team Rosters
Below are the rosters for several teams, showcasing a mix of established stars and emerging talents.
Team Canada
- Forwards: Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, and others
- Defensemen: Cale Makar, Drew Doughty, and more
- Goalies: Jordan Binnington, Darcy Kuemper
Team USA
- Forwards: Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Dylan Larkin, and more
- Defensemen: Quinn Hughes, Seth Jones, and others
- Goalies: Connor Hellebuyck, Jake Oettinger
Team Finland
- Forwards: Sebastian Aho, Mikko Rantanen, and more
- Defensemen: Miro Heiskanen, Henri Jokiharju
- Goalies: Juuse Saros, Kevin Lankinen
Team Sweden
- Forwards: Leon Draisaitl, Filip Forsberg, and others
- Defensemen: Rasmus Dahlin, Victor Hedman
- Goalies: Jacob Markstrom, Filip Gustavsson
Other teams participating include Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Latvia, Slovakia, and Switzerland. Each team’s roster reflects a strategic selection of top players within their national leagues.
Conclusion
The Milano Cortina 2026 Men’s Hockey Tournament promises to be a thrilling display of talent and national pride. Fans look forward to seeing their favorite stars in action as they compete for Olympic glory.
