Canada Unveils Roster for 2026 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey Team
Vancouver, January 9, 2026 – Hockey Canada has officially announced the 25-player roster for Canada’s men’s hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. The squad, led by general manager Doug Armstrong and head coach Jon Cooper, includes a mix of veteran stars and rising talents, marking the first Olympics with NHL participation since 2014. The team aims to defend its Olympic legacy with key players from the recent 4 Nations Face-Off victory.
Team Overview and Key Players
The roster features 23 NHL players making their Olympic debuts, alongside two veterans from previous Games. Sidney Crosby and Drew Doughty, both with gold medals from Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014, bring experience. Young stars like Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old San Jose Sharks forward, highlight the depth. The team includes 16 Stanley Cup winners and 19 players from the 4 Nations Face-Off roster.
Group A opponents include Finland, Switzerland, France, and Italy. Canada’s first game is February 12 against Czechia at 10:40 a.m. ET. The tournament runs from February 11-22 at Milano Rho and Milano Santa Giulia arenas.
Full Roster Breakdown
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Forwards | Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks), Anthony Cirelli (Tampa Bay Lightning), Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins), Brandon Hagel (Tampa Bay Lightning), Bo Horvat (New York Islanders), Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche), Brad Marchand (Boston Bruins), Mitch Marner (Toronto Maple Leafs), Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers), Brayden Point (Tampa Bay Lightning), Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers), Mark Stone (Vegas Golden Knights), Nick Suzuki (Montreal Canadiens), Tom Wilson (Washington Capitals) |
| Defencemen | Drew Doughty (Los Angeles Kings), Thomas Harley (Dallas Stars), Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche), Josh Morrissey (Winnipeg Jets), Colton Parayko (St. Louis Blues), Travis Sanheim (Philadelphia Flyers), Shea Theodore (Vegas Golden Knights), Devon Toews (Colorado Avalanche) |
| Goaltenders | Jordan Binnington (St. Louis Blues), Darcy Kuemper (Los Angeles Kings), Logan Thompson (Washington Capitals) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the key veterans on the team?
Sidney Crosby, at 38, and Drew Doughty, at 36, are the only players with prior Olympic experience. Crosby has five goals and five assists in 13 career Olympic games, while Doughty has four goals and four assists in 13 games.
What is the team’s recent form?
Nineteen players were part of Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off-winning squad in February 2025. The team posted a 3-1 record with a 2.37 goals-against average and .907 save percentage.
Are there any notable absences?
Players like Connor Bedard and Mark Scheifele were not selected, likely due to roster depth and recent performances. Bedard is recovering from an injury, while others like Wyatt Johnston and Seth Jarvis were considered but not included.