Here’s the list of players selected for the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey team for the USA. They begin play today against Latvia.
Who is playing for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics? This is the men’s hockey team roster
The United States officially begins its quest for gold today in Milan, 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, Feb. 12 at 3:10 p.m. ET, Denmark on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 3:10 p.m. ET, and Germany on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3:10 p.m. ET. All preliminary games will be broadcast on USA Network and Peacock.
After that, the playoffs begin on Tuesday, Feb. 17, with the quarterfinals scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 18, the semifinals on Friday, Feb. 20, and the gold medal final on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 8:10 a.m. ET.
Forwards:
- 12 - Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild
- 81 - Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
- 9 - Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights
- 86 - Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils
- 59 - Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
- 91 - Clayton Keller, Utah Mammoth
- 21 - Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
- 34 - Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs (C)
- 10 - J.T. Miller, New York Rangers
- 29 - Brock Nelson, Colorado Avalanche 7 - Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
- 19 - Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers (A)
- 72 - Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres
- 16 - Vincent Trocheck, New York Rangers
Defensemen:
- 14 - Brock Faber, Minnesota Wild
- 15 - Noah Hanifin, Vegas Golden Knights
- 43 - Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild
- 2 - Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks*
- 25 - Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins (A)
- 85 - Jake Sanderson, Ottawa Senators
- 74 - Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
- 8 - Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
Goalies:
- 37 - Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets
- 30 - Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars
- 1 - Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins
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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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