USA men’s hockey team roster: These are the players for the 2026 Winter Olympics
Here’s the list of players selected for the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey team for the USA.
The United States has officially named its men’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, marking a long-awaited return of NHL players to the Games.
Expectations are high with this group which reflects a clear shift in how USA Hockey wants to compete on the international stage. Many of the selected players featured prominently in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and the IIHF World Championship, tournaments that served as unofficial auditions for Olympic selection.
Up front, the Americans boast one of the deepest forward groups in the tournament. Several elite NHL scorers are included, and message is clear: this team is expected to play together, not rely solely on individual brilliance.
USA hockey schedule: 2026 Winter Olympics
Team USA’s men’s hockey team will face Latvia on Thursday, 12 February at 3:10 PM, Denmark on Saturday, 14 February at 3:10 PM, and Germany on Sunday, 15 February at 3:10 PM. All preliminary games will be broadcast on USA Network and Peacock.
After that, the playoffs begin on Tuesday, 17 February, with the quarterfinals scheduled for Wednesday, 18 February, the semifinals on Friday, 20 February, and the gold medal final on Sunday, 22 February at 8:10 AM.
Forwards:
Matt Boldy
Kyle Connor
Jack Eichel
Jake Guentzel
Jack Hughes
Clayton Keller
Dylan Larkin
Auston Matthews
J.T. Miller
Brock Nelson
Tage Thompson
Brady Tkachuk
Matthew Tkachuk
Vincent Trocheck
Defensemen:
Brock Faber
Noah Hanifin
Quinn Hughes
Seth Jones
Charlie McAvoy
Jake Sanderson
Jaccob Slavin
Zach Werenski
Goalies:
Connor Hellebuyck
Jake Oettinger
Jeremy Swayman
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For the United States, the goal is obvious. Anything short of a medal would be viewed as a disappointment, and gold is firmly within reach. With a balanced roster, elite goaltending and growing confidence against traditional powers like Canada, the Americans arrive in Italy believing this could be their moment.
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