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Canada's men's hockey team for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics has been announced, featuring 19 returning players and a mix of experienced stars and young talent, with notable surprises and snubs. The team aims for gold, driven by high expectations and led by veteran Sidney Crosby, while managing a roster that balances experience, skill, and strategic needs for the highly competitive tournament.
USA Hockey has announced the support and management staff for the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team, with the final roster expected in early January, aiming to bring home a gold medal, the first since 1980.
The US men's hockey team for the 2026 Olympics will feature a different roster than the one at the 4 Nations Face-Off, with six players named to the preliminary team and more to be announced, emphasizing high compete and tight game skills, as NHL players return to the Olympics after a hiatus since 2014.
Bill Guerin, the general manager of the Minnesota Wild, has been named the GM for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and the United States’ 2026 Olympic teams. With NHL players returning to Olympic competition, Guerin faces tough decisions in selecting the rosters, including whether to include veteran players like Patrick Kane and Joe Pavelski, as well as his own players from the Wild. Despite the challenges, Guerin is excited about the opportunity and aims to lead Team USA to gold medals in both tournaments, boasting a strong roster with enviable depth.
Mikaela Shiffrin avoided serious injury after crashing into safety nets during a World Cup downhill run on the 2026 Olympics course in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Her ski detached during the high-speed crash, and she was taken to a clinic with initial analysis showing intact ACL and PCL. Shiffrin sent encouraging messages to her teammates and thanked fans for their support, while three Americans finished in the top 20 of the competition. Austrian skier Stephanie Venier won the race, and Shiffrin will sit out of the upcoming events with an unclear return date.