Jarvis Joins Team Canada for Milano Cortina Olympics
Forward Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes recently received exciting news that he has been selected to join Team Canada for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026. This appointment comes as Brayden Point, a forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning, was ruled out due to an injury.
Seth Jarvis Joins Team Canada for Milano Cortina Olympics
Jarvis’s selection was announced by Team Canada’s general manager, Doug Armstrong. The conversation took place during a pregame nap that Jarvis almost missed due to the important phone call. After Carolina’s decisive 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers, Jarvis shared how thrilled he was to hear the news.
Key Facts
- Player: Seth Jarvis
- Team: Carolina Hurricanes
- Olympics: Milano Cortina 2026
- Replacement: Brayden Point (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Goals this season: 25 goals (leading scorer for Hurricanes)
- Previous Team Canada experience: 4 Nations Face-Off
- Announcement date: Following a game on a Thursday evening
Initially, Jarvis was one of the final cuts made on December 31, when Team Canada’s 25-man roster was finalized. Despite this, he was advised to remain prepared for a potential call-up as an injury replacement.
Travel Plans and Reactions
Jarvis had planned a trip to Cabo San Lucas during the Olympic break, but the new opportunity pushed those plans aside. He is now focused on arranging his travel to Milan. Jarvis expressed enthusiasm for joining Team Canada and is eager to get everything sorted for the upcoming tournament.
“There’s been a lot of phone calls and questions,” he mentioned, emphasizing the challenges of packing for the Olympics on short notice. With the charter flights organized for NHL players departing from New York this Saturday, Jarvis is quickly adapting to this unexpected but welcome change in plans.
Fans and teammates alike are excited to see what Jarvis will bring to the Olympic stage, as he joins a roster filled with talented players eager to compete for gold in Italy.
