Canada Announces Six for 2026 Olympic Hockey Team

Hockey Canada has named Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Brayden Point, and Sam Reinhart as the first six players for its men's hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will be held in both Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Crosby, a veteran and two-time Olympic gold medalist, will compete in his third Olympics, while his teammates are all set for their first Olympic appearance. This marks the NHL's return to the Olympics after missing the 2018 and 2022 Games. The announcement was part of a coordinated reveal by all 12 qualifying countries, each naming their initial six players. Full rosters for each team will be announced closer to the event. The men's hockey tournament is scheduled for February 2026.