The men's hockey tournament at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 will begin Feb. 11 with Team Slovakia playing Team Finland followed by Team Sweden against host Team Italy.

From reigning gold medalists to stars in the making, here are the top Team USA athletes to know for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Latvia names Blue Jackets goalie, Merzlikins, one of its first six players for 2026 Winter Olympics; Werenski not among the U.S. first six.

Kings wingers Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala were named to their respective nations’ men’s ice hockey selections for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, where Kempe will represent Sweden and Fiala will skate for Switzerland.

As teams announce rosters for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Roman Josi and Juuse Saros have been named to Switzerland and Finland.

Brock Nelson played for the Americans at Four Nations, but could need a strong start to next season to keep his spot. Mackenzie Blackwood might have made Canada’s roster had he started last year with the Avalanche and could play his way into the Olympics next season.

Sabres reporter Rachel Lenzi gives 10 thoughts and observations on the first round of NHL selections for the 2026 Winter Olympics, including Rasmus Dahlin on Team Sweden and Tage Thompson