MILAN, Italy – The Canadian Olympic Committee and Hockey Canada have made the following statement:

Sam Bennett (Holland Landing, ON/Florida, NHL) has been added to the men’s hockey roster for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games. He will replace Anthony Cirelli (Woodbridge, ON/Tampa Bay, NHL), who is unable to participate due to injury.

Bennett won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Florida Panthers (2024, 2025), winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 2025. In 746 career regular season NHL games, he has recorded 378 points (181 goals, 197 assists), and has added 78 points (40 goals, 38 assists) in 107 playoff games. He also helped Canada win the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. 

An updated breakdown of Team Canada’s Milano-Cortina 2026 team delegation can be found here.

Since the Winnipeg Falcons represented Canada at the 1920 Olympic Summer Games, Canadian teams on the biggest stage in sports have worn jerseys that have celebrated the country, its provinces and communities and the Armed Forces.

But which one is the best?

That’s what we want to figure out… and we need your help!

We’ve selected 16 of our favourite Team Canada looks from the Olympics, and over the next 12 days—leading up to the first drop of the puck in Italy—we’re putting it to a vote across our social media channels – on X and Instagram Story.

The 16 Olympics represented in the vote include:

• 1920 Olympic Summer Games (Winnipeg Falcons)
• 1932 Olympic Winter Games (The Winnipegs)
• 1948 Olympic Winter Games (RCAF Flyers)
• 1952 Olympic Winter Games (Edmonton Mercurys)
• 1956 Olympic Winter Games (Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen)
• 1964 Olympic Winter Games
• 1968 Olympic Winter Games
• 1980 Olympic Winter Games
• 1988 Olympic Winter Games
• 1994 Olympic Winter Games
• 1998 Olympic Winter Games
• 2002 Olympic Winter Games
• 2010 Olympic Winter Games
• 2014 Olympic Winter Games
• 2018 Olympic Winter Games
• 2026 Olympic Winter Games

Votes will be combined across multiple platforms, so just because a jersey captures a higher percentage of the votes on one platform does not necessarily mean it will win the overall vote. Check out the bracket at the top of the page – it will be updated after each matchup.

Matchups in the first-round (two per day), quarterfinals and semifinals will be open for 24 hours, with the final lasting 48 hours to help us crown Team Canada’s best-ever Olympic look.

First Round
• January 24
• January 25
• January 26
• January 27

Quarterfinals
• January 28
• January 29
• January 30
• January 31

Semifinals
• February 1
• February 2

Final
• February 3-4

CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) have announced the men’s hockey players nominated to compete with Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The 25 athletes are:

• Goaltenders Jordan Binnington (Richmond Hill, ON/St. Louis, NHL), Darcy Kuemper (Saskatoon, SK/Los Angeles, NHL) and Logan Thompson (Calgary, AB/Washington, NHL).
• Defencemen Drew Doughty (London, ON/Los Angeles, NHL), Thomas Harley (Syracuse, NY/Dallas, NHL), Cale Makar (Calgary, AB/Colorado, NHL), Josh Morrissey (Calgary, AB/Winnipeg, NHL), Colton Parayko (St. Albert, AB/St. Louis, NHL), Travis Sanheim (Elkhorn, MB/Philadelphia, NHL), Shea Theodore (Aldergrove, BC/Vegas, NHL) and Devon Toews (Abbotsford, BC/Colorado, NHL).
• Forwards Macklin Celebrini (Vancouver, BC/San Jose, NHL), Anthony Cirelli (Woodbridge, ON/Tampa Bay, NHL), Sidney Crosby (Cole Harbour, NS/Pittsburgh, NHL), Brandon Hagel (Morinville, AB/Tampa Bay, NHL), Bo Horvat (London, ON/New York Islanders, NHL), Nathan MacKinnon (Cole Harbour, NS/Colorado, NHL), Brad Marchand (Hammonds Plains, NS/Florida, NHL), Mitch Marner (Thornhill, ON/Vegas, NHL), Connor McDavid (Newmarket, ON/Edmonton, NHL), Brayden Point (Calgary, AB/Tampa Bay, NHL), Sam Reinhart (West Vancouver, BC/Florida, NHL), Mark Stone (Winnipeg, MB/Vegas, NHL), Nick Suzuki (London, ON/Montréal, NHL) and Tom Wilson (Toronto, ON/Washington, NHL).

The 25 athletes were selected by general manager Doug Armstrong (Sarnia, ON/St. Louis, NHL), assistant general managers Julien BriseBois (Greenfield Park, QC/Tampa Bay, NHL), Jim Nill (Hanna, AB/Dallas, NHL) and Don Sweeney (St. Stephen, NB/Boston, NHL), and director of player personnel Kyle Dubas (Sault Ste. Marie, ON/Pittsburgh, NHL), with input from player relations advisor Ryan Getzlaf (Regina, SK), Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations, and head coach Jon Cooper (Prince George, BC/Tampa Bay, NHL). Katherine Henderson (Thunder Bay, ON), Hockey Canada’s president and chief executive officer, also provided support as part of the executive committee preparing for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

“We are excited to unveil the 25 athletes who have earned the opportunity to wear the Maple Leaf at the 2026 Olympics, as we believe we have assembled a highly skilled and deep roster that can compete for a gold medal as part of Team Canada in Italy,” Armstrong said. “It was a long and difficult process to finalize our roster, and I am proud of the tireless effort our management group has put in to select our team. We know our entire group is excited and grateful for the opportunity to represent our country, and we look forward to making all Canadians proud and hearing our fans cheer us on as we look to bring a gold medal back to Canada."

The 25-player roster includes six players who were nominated to the men’s hockey team in June (Crosby, MacKinnon, Makar, McDavid, Point and Reinhart), as well as 19 players who helped Canada win the 4 Nations Face-Off championship in February. This will be the first Olympic Games for all but Crosby and Doughty, who both won back-to-back Olympic gold medals at Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014. The players have won a combined 22 Stanley Cups, as well as 10 gold medals at the IIHF World Junior Championship and eight gold at the IIHF World Championship.

Nineteen players have suited up for Canada’s National Junior Team at the IIHF World Junior Championship (Binnington, Celebrini, Cirelli, Crosby, Doughty, Harley, Horvat, MacKinnon, Makar, Marchand, Marner, McDavid, Morrissey, Point, Reinhart, Sanheim, Stone, Suzuki, Theodore) and 20 have played for Canada’s National Men’s Team at the IIHF World Championship (Binnington, Celebrini, Cirelli, Crosby, Doughty, Hagel, Horvat, Kuemper, MacKinnon, Marchand, Marner, McDavid, Morrissey, Parayko, Point, Reinhart, Sanheim, Stone, Theodore, Thompson).

“I am honoured to be selected to Canada’s men’s hockey team together with so many great players and people, and I am excited to again have the opportunity to represent Canada in February and compete for a gold medal,” Crosby said. “We know how much pride comes with wearing the Maple Leaf, and our team understands the passion that comes with Olympic hockey. We are grateful for the opportunity to compete with Team Canada at the Olympics.”

Team Canada has won 16 Olympic medals in men's hockey, including nine gold. The most recent Olympic hockey tournament to feature NHL players was Sochi 2014, where Team Canada captured gold.

“We are proud of the 25 men’s hockey players who have been nominated to Team Canada, as we believe there is no greater honour in sport than representing your country at the Olympic Games, and we wish to congratulate the players and their families for this incredible achievement,” Henderson said. “We know this team of athletes will create lasting memories for Canadians across the country and around the world through their performance on the ice, but they will also represent Canada with a tremendous amount of pride off the ice as members of a larger Team Canada.”

Men’s hockey at Milano Cortina 2026 will take place Feb. 11-22, 2026 (Day 5-16), with games taking place at both the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena and Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Canada will open the tournament against Czechia on Feb. 12 at 10:40 a.m. ET/7:40 a.m. PT, and will also take on Switzerland on Feb. 13 at 3:10 p.m. ET/12:10 p.m. PT and France on Feb. 15 at 10:40 a.m. ET/7:40 a.m. PT in preliminary-round play.

"Composed of exceptional athletes, the men's Olympic hockey team embodies the excellence and legacy of Canadian hockey," said Jennifer Heil, Team Canada's Milano Cortina 2026 Chef de Mission. "I had the privilege of witnessing the extraordinary victory of Canada's men's hockey team at Vancouver 2010. I have no doubt that Canada is more than ready to proudly wear the maple leaf at Milano Cortina 2026, and to create more unforgettable moments that will surely bring our nation together with pride."

Prior to being named to Team Canada, all nominations are subject to approval by the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Team Selection Committee following its receipt of nominations by all National Sport Organizations.

The latest Team Canada roster can be found here and the qualification tracker can be found here.

For more information on Hockey Canada and Canada’s Men’s Olympic Team, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along through social media on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

CALGARY, Alberta – With less than 100 days until the start of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Hockey Canada has unveiled the two jerseys that Canada’s women’s, men’s and para hockey teams will wear in Milan, Italy.

The Team Canada Olympic and Paralympic hockey jersey, which include traditional red and white versions that were designed by Nike, was unveiled Thursday night during the TSN and RDS broadcast of the Rivalry Series game between Canada’s National Women’s Team and the United States in Cleveland, Ohio.

“With the Olympics and Paralympics rapidly approaching, and as fans eagerly await the start of the women’s, men’s and para hockey tournaments in Milan, we are excited to unveil the jerseys our athletes will wear as they represent all Canadians across the country and around the world on the biggest stage,” said Katherine Henderson (Thunder Bay, ON), president and chief executive officer of Hockey Canada. “These Olympic and Paralympic jerseys perfectly reflect Canadian hockey and the passion Canadian fans bring when cheering on our athletes, and we look forward to seeing our teams and fans alike wear them with pride as we look to capture gold medals in Italy.”  

The jersey’s iconic Maple Leaf crest combines sublimated satin twill and silicon to create the look of an unbreakable diamond, reflecting the ability of Canadian hockey legends of the past and present to withstand incredible pressure. It also represents the commitment to excellence that all Canadians expect, unifying players and fans by honouring the legacy of the Maple Leaf and hockey’s importance throughout the country. The red jersey features a bold, multi-shade black Maple Leaf with two black stripes on the arms and across the bottom, and perforated white numbers on the back that allow the base colour of the jersey to be accented. The white jersey features a similar look, with a multi-tone red crest, two red stripes that differ in colour to match the crest and red perforated numbers on the back that give the jersey a clean and classic Canadian look.

Before Canada’s women’s, men’s and para hockey teams begin their quest for gold medals in Italy, fans can purchase their own Bauer replica jersey for as low as $149.99 (plus taxes) at shop.hockeycanada.ca starting Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT. All other retailers will have product available for sale starting Nov. 14. As part of a commitment from Hockey Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) to grow sport in Canada, a portion of the proceeds from all jersey sales will be reinvested into winter sports in the country.

“More than just uniforms, these jerseys reflect the pride, passion and history of Canada’s Olympic hockey legacy,” said David Shoemaker, chief executive officer and secretary general of the Canadian Olympic Committee. “These Games are an exciting time for hockey, marking not only the return of the NHL players, but the first Olympic Winter Games since the establishment of the PWHL. It’s truly a moment for the history books, and I for one can’t wait to cheer on the men’s and women’s teams at Milano Cortina 2026.”

For more information on Hockey Canada, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along through social media on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has announced the officiating roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Ten Hockey Canada officials—five referees and five linespersons—will take part in the tournament in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The officials are:

Referees:

• Mike Campbell (Surrey, BC/BC Hockey)
• Cianna Lieffers (Cudworth, SK/Hockey Saskatchewan)
• Elizabeth Mantha (Montréal, QC/Hockey Québec)
• Michelle McKenna (Moose Jaw, SK/Hockey Saskatchewan)
• Shauna Neary (Herring Cove, NS/Hockey Nova Scotia)

Linespersons:

• Alex Clarke (Drake, SK/Hockey Saskatchewan)
• Laura Gutauskas (Brampton, ON/OWHA)
• Justine Todd (Woodville, ON/OWHA)
• Tarrington Wyonzek (Yorkton, SK/Hockey Saskatchewan)
• Erin Zach (Elmira, ON/OWHA)

The IIHF has also selected Vanessa Stratton (Windsor, ON), women’s head coach of Hockey Canada’s Officiating Program of Excellence, to serve as an officiating coach for the women’s tournament.

“Officiating at the Olympic Games is the pinnacle of an amateur official’s career,” said Dan Hanoomansingh, officiating manager. “These officials have been working tirelessly towards this goal for the last four years, and it is a credit to their determination and skill that they have made it a reality.”

The selected officials participated in a lengthy evaluation process beginning in 2023 as part of the IIHF’s “Road to Milano.” Officials were evaluated in domestic competition, professional hockey and multiple IIHF tournaments prior to their final selection.

The officials for the men’s tournament will gather for a preparation camp in August in Buffalo, New York. The officials for the women’s tournament will attend a preparation camp in December in Europe.

The Hockey Canada Officiating Program is for anyone who is interested in officiating, from the grassroots to the international game. The 13 Members provide a path for anyone to participate in officiating, develop a love for the game and achieve their goals. For more information about the Hockey Canada Officiating Program, visit HockeyCanada.ca/Officials.

CALGARY, Alberta – As part of the road to Italy, Hockey Canada has invited 92 players from its men’s, women’s and para hockey teams to attend its National Teams Orientation Camp, set for Aug. 26-28 in Calgary. 

The National Teams Orientation Camp is a three-day, off-ice event with players and staff from all three programs, which will include presentations, team-building opportunities, team meetings and media opportunities in preparation for the upcoming season.

“We are excited to unveil the 92 athletes who will kick off the road to Italy, and to bring our men’s, women’s and para hockey teams together for three days as the first step towards our goal of winning triple gold in February,” said Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), Hockey Canada’s senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations. “While the next several months will bring intense evaluation and difficult roster decisions, we look forward to kicking off the season in Calgary and giving our athletes and staff a chance to come together and start to become one team as we set our sights on February.”

“This season will be an exciting time for Hockey Canada and for the sport as a whole, and we are excited to continue our preparation by welcoming 92 men’s, women’s and para hockey athletes to Calgary this summer,” said Katherine Henderson (Thunder Bay, ON), Hockey Canada’s president and chief executive officer, who provides support to all three programs. “We certainly do not take for granted the opportunity and privilege we have to unite Canadians through our National Winter Sport, and we are confident that our national team athletes, coaches and staff will represent our country with tremendous pride on and off the ice as they deliver on our commitment to performance excellence.”

On the men’s side, 42 National Hockey League (NHL) players – including three goaltenders, 13 defencemen and 26 forwards – were selected by general manager Doug Armstrong (Sarnia, ON/St. Louis, NHL), assistant general managers Julien BriseBois (Greenfield Park, QC/Tampa Bay, NHL), Jim Nill (Hanna, AB/Dallas, NHL) and Don Sweeney (St. Stephen, NB/Boston, NHL), director of player personnel Kyle Dubas (Sault Ste. Marie, ON/Pittsburgh, NHL) and head coach Jon Cooper (Prince George, BC/Tampa Bay, NHL), with input from player relations advisor Ryan Getzlaf (Regina, SK) and Salmond.

The list includes three players who have won Olympic gold medals (Crosby, Doughty, Tavares), 12 who have won gold at the IIHF World Championship (Crosby, Ekblad, Hagel, Hill, MacKinnon, Marchand, McDavid, Montembeault, Reinhart, Scheifele, Stone, Weegar) and 13 who have won gold at the IIHF World Junior Championship (Bedard, Byfield, Crosby, Doughty, Makar, Marchand, McDavid, Morrissey, Point, Reinhart, Tavares, Theodore, Thomas). It also includes 19 Stanley Cup champions (Bennett, Binnington, Cirelli, Crosby, Doughty, Ekblad, Hill, MacKinnon, Makar, Marchand, Parayko, Point, Reinhart, Stone, Theodore, Thomas, Toews, Verhaeghe, Wilson), as well as all 24 players who were members of Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship-winning team.

On the women’s side, 30 players – four goaltenders, 10 defence and 16 forwards – will be a part of Canada’s National Women’s Team throughout the 2025-26 season, with players participating in training blocks and attending events during the year. The players were selected by general manager Gina Kingsbury (Rouyn-Noranda, QC/Toronto, PWHL), head coach Troy Ryan (Spryfield, NS/Toronto, PWHL) and Cherie Piper (Scarborough, ON), senior manager of player development and scouting. Assistant coaches Kori Cheverie (New Glasgow, NS/Montréal, PWHL), Caroline Ouellette (Montréal, QC/Concordia University, RSEQ) and Britni Smith (Port Perry, ON/Syracuse University, AHA), along with goaltending consultant Brad Kirkwood (Calgary, AB/Toronto, PWHL), also provided input.

Included on the roster are 17 players who helped Canada win its fifth Olympic gold medal at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing (Ambrose, Clark, Desbiens, Fast, Fillier, Jenner, Larocque, Maltais, Maschmeyer, Nurse, Poulin, Shelton, Stacey, Spooner, Thompson, Turnbull, Zandee-Hart). It also includes 24 players who helped Canada win a silver medal at the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship (Ambrose, Clark, Desbiens, Gardiner, Gascon, J. Gosling, Fast, Fillier, Jacques, Jenner, Larocque, Maltais, Nurse, O’Neill, Poulin, Primerano, Serdachny, Shelton, Spooner, Stacey, Thompson, Turnbull, Watts, Zandee-Hart).

As part of Canada’s National Para Hockey Team, 20 players – including three goaltenders, six defenceman and 11 forwards – have been selected to participate in camps and events throughout the 2025-26 season. The athletes were selected by the coaching staff, with input from Benoit Roy (Sudbury, ON), director of hockey operations, and Adam Janssen (Richmond Hill, ON), manager of hockey operations.

The roster includes nine players who claimed a silver medal at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games (Armstrong, Dixon, Dunn, Henry, Hickey, Kingsmill, Lavin, McGregor, Jacobs-Webb). It also includes 16 players who helped Canada win a gold medal at the 2024 World Para Hockey Championship in Calgary (Armstrong, Boily, Burnett, Cozzolino, Dixon, Dunn, Halbert, Henry, Hickey, Jacobs-Webb, Kingsmill, Kovacevich, Lavin, Lelièvre, McGregor, Watson).

For more information on Hockey Canada, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along through social media on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced that the coaching and support staffs that helped Canada win the 4 Nations Face-Off championship will return to work with Canada’s Men’s Olympic Team through the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, set for Feb. 11-22, 2026 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

Assistant coaches Bruce Cassidy (Ottawa, ON/Vegas, NHL), Peter DeBoer (Dunnville, ON) and Rick Tocchet (Scarborough, ON/Philadelphia, NHL), assistant coach and eye-in-the-sky Misha Donskov (London, ON), goaltending consultant David Alexander (Moncton, NB/St. Louis, NHL), director of performance analysis James Emery (Calgary, AB) and video coordinator Elliott Mondou (Grand-Mère, QC/St. Louis, NHL) have been named to the coaching staff alongside Jon Cooper (Prince George, BC/Tampa Bay, NHL), who was named head coach for the 2026 Olympics last June.

The coaching staff was selected by Cooper, general manager Doug Armstrong (Sarnia, ON/St. Louis, NHL), assistant general managers Julien BriseBois (Greenfield Park, QC/Tampa Bay, NHL), Jim Nill (Hanna, AB/Dallas, NHL) and Don Sweeney (St. Stephen, NB/Boston, NHL), and director of player personnel Kyle Dubas (Sault Ste. Marie, ON/Pittsburgh, NHL). They were supported by Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations, player relations advisor Ryan Getzlaf (Regina, SK) and Hockey Canada president and CEO Katherine Henderson (Thunder Bay, ON), who make up the executive committee preparing for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

“After a successful 4 Nations Face-Off, I am excited to welcome Bruce, Peter, Rick, Misha, David, James and Elliott back to Canada’s coaching staff for 2026 Olympic Winter Games, as this is a highly skilled group of coaches that bring impressive résumés to our staff,” Cooper said. “This group of coaches will provide consistency and a winning pedigree to our team, and I know our players will greatly benefit from this world-class coaching staff. I look forward to working alongside all seven as we look to replicate our 4 Nations success on the Olympic stage in February.”

Cassidy has served as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights for the past three seasons (2022-25), winning the Stanley Cup in 2023. He joined Vegas after more than five seasons (2017-22) as head coach of the Boston Bruins, leading the Bruins to the Stanley Cup Final in 2019 and winning the Jack Adams Award in 2019-20. Cassidy also served part of the 2016-17 season as an assistant with Boston, as well as eight seasons (2008-16) as head coach of the AHL’s Providence Bruins. He was also the head coach of the Washington Capitals (2002-04), an assistant with the Chicago Blackhawks (2005-06), head coach of the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs (2006-08) and head coach of the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins (2001-02), winning the Louis A.R. Pieri Award as AHL coach of the year. As a player, Cassidy represented Canada at the 1984 IIHF World Junior Championship and suited up for Canada’s National Men’s Team during the 1986-87 season.

DeBoer most recently served as head coach of the Dallas Stars for three seasons (2022-25) after parts of three seasons as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights (2020-22). He has also served as head coach of the San Jose Sharks (2015-19), New Jersey Devils (2011-14) and Florida Panthers (2008-11), making two appearances in the Stanley Cup Final (2012, 2016). DeBoer also served as an assistant coach with the OHL’s Detroit Jr. Red Wings (1993-95), as well as GM and head coach of the Detroit Jr. Whalers (1995-97), Plymouth Whalers (1997-2001) and Kitchener Rangers (2001-08), winning the Memorial Cup in 2003. Internationally, he was an assistant coach at the 1998 and 2005 IIHF World Junior Championships, winning gold in 2005, and was an assistant at four IIHF World Championships (2010, 2011, 2014, 2015), winning gold in 2015. He was also named an assistant with Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, but was unable to attend. 

Tocchet is entering his first season as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers after parts of three seasons as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks (2023-25), winning the Jack Adams Award in 2023-24. Previously, he spent three years as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins (2014-17), winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017. Tocchet has also served as head coach (2017-21) and assistant coach (2005-06) with the Arizona Coyotes, assistant (2008-09) and head coach (2009-10) of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche (2002-04). He played 1,144 NHL games over 18 seasons, winning the Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh in 1992. He also won the Canada Cup twice (1987, 1991) and suited up for Canada’s National Men’s Team at the 1990 IIHF World Championship.

Donskov was an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars for the past two seasons (2023-25) before joining Hockey Canada as vice-president of hockey operations and men’s national teams coach in June. Previously, he spent more than three years (2020-23) as an assistant coach and four (2016-20) as director of hockey operations with the Vegas Golden Knights, winning the Stanley Cup in 2023. He was also an assistant coach with the OHL’s London Knights (2009-12) and held the position of assistant general manager for one season (2011-12), winning an OHL championship in 2012. Donskov also served as an associate coach with the OHL’s Ottawa 67’s and video coach with Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team before joining Hockey Canada in 2014 as manager of hockey operations, analytics and video, winning two IIHF World Championship gold medals – one as video coach (2015) and one as assistant coach (2016) - and a gold medal at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship as video coach. He also won the 2016 World Cup of Hockey as an assistant coach and the 2019 Spengler Cup as director of hockey operations and assistant coach.

The support staff that will work with Canada’s Men’s Olympic Team at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games includes:

• Sport physiotherapist Kent Kobelka (Revelstoke, BC/Calgary, NHL)
• Athletic therapist Domenic Nicoletta (Sault Ste. Marie, ON/Ottawa, NHL)
• Massage therapists Marcin Goszczynski (Calgary, AB) and Andy Hüppi (Schmerikon, SUI)
• Team physician Dr. Ian Auld (Victoria, BC/Calgary, NHL)
• Equipment managers John Forget (Oshawa, ON/Ottawa, NHL) and Darren Granger (Brandon, MB/Los Angeles, NHL)
• Strength and conditioning coach Sean Young (Ennismore, ON/Ottawa, OHL)
• Mental performance consultant Dr. Ryan Hamilton (Fredericton, NB/Tampa Bay, NHL)
• Hockey operations managers Mitchell Furlotte (Bathurst, NB) and Kurt Keats (Winnipeg, MB)
• Hockey operations coordinator Miah Armitage (Creston, BC)
• Media relations vice-president Sean Kelso (Vancouver, BC/Calgary, NHL)
• Media relations manager Spencer Sharkey (Hamilton, ON)

“It was important to bring back our elite coaches and support staff from the 4 Nations Face-Off, as this is a group that provides familiarity to our team and brings a desire to help our athletes perform at their best,” Armstrong said. “Each individual brings unique NHL and international experience to our team, and all staff members will play a key role in Team Canada’s preparation and performance. We know everyone is excited for the opportunity to represent Canada at the Olympic Winter Games and wear the Maple Leaf with pride in Italy.”

Canada will open the men’s Olympic hockey tournament against Czechia on Feb. 12 at 10:40 a.m. ET/7:40 a.m. PT at Milano Santa Giulia Arena. It will also take on Switzerland on Feb. 13 at 3:10 p.m. ET/12:10 p.m. PT and France on Feb. 15 at 10:40 a.m. ET/7:40 a.m. PT before the tournament concludes with the gold medal game on Feb. 22 at 8:10 a.m. ET/5:10 a.m. PT.

Prior to being named to Team Canada, all nominations are subject to approval by the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Team Selection Committee following its receipt of nominations by all National Sport Organizations. 

For more information on Hockey Canada and Canada’s Men’s Olympic Team, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along through social media on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) have announced the first six men’s hockey players named to Team Canada for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The athletes are:

• Sidney Crosby (Cole Harbour, NS/Pittsburgh, NHL)
• Nathan MacKinnon (Cole Harbour, NS/Colorado, NHL)
• Cale Makar (Calgary, AB/Colorado, NHL)
• Connor McDavid (Newmarket, ON/Edmonton, NHL)
• Brayden Point (Calgary, AB/Tampa Bay, NHL)
• Sam Reinhart (West Vancouver, BC/Florida, NHL)

The six athletes were selected by general manager Doug Armstrong (Sarnia, ON/St. Louis, NHL), assistant general managers Julien BriseBois (Greenfield Park, QC/Tampa Bay, NHL), Jim Nill (Hanna, AB/Dallas, NHL) and Don Sweeney (St. Stephen, NB/Boston, NHL), director of player personnel Kyle Dubas (Sault Ste. Marie, ON/Pittsburgh, NHL) and head coach Jon Cooper (Prince George, BC/Tampa Bay, NHL), with input from player relations advisor Ryan Getzlaf (Regina, SK) and Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations. Katherine Henderson (Thunder Bay, ON), Hockey Canada’s president and chief executive officer, also provided support as part of the executive committee preparing for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

“We are excited to announce the first six players who will represent Canada at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games next February, as these are six world-class players and leaders that are deserving of this recognition,” Armstrong said. “Sidney, Nathan, Cale, Connor, Brayden and Sam provide a strong foundation for a successful team and have been proven winners at all levels of their professional and international careers, and we look forward to all six being key contributors to our team as we look to accomplish our goal of winning Olympic gold.”

Crosby is a two-time Olympic champion who won back-to-back gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics Winter Games, while MacKinnon, Makar, McDavid, Point and Reinhart will make their Olympic debuts at Milano Cortina 2026. All six players helped Canada win the 4 Nations Face-Off championship in February, while three are former first-overall picks in the NHL Draft (Crosby, MacKinnon, McDavid).

Sidney Crosby has played in 1,352 games over 20 seasons (2005-25) with the Pittsburgh Penguins, serving as captain for 18 seasons and amassing 1,687 career points (625-1,062—1,687). He has also collected 201 points (71-130—201) in 180 playoff games, helping the Penguins win three Stanley Cup championships (2009, 2016, 2017). Over the course of his career, Crosby has won the Ted Lindsay Award three times, the Hart Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy and Conn Smythe Trophy twice, as well as the Mark Messier Leadership Award. Internationally, he won gold (2005) and silver (2004) at the IIHF World Junior Championship. Crosby also won gold at the 2015 IIHF World Championship, becoming a member of the IIHF Triple Gold Club – the first to win all three as captain - and won the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

“I am honoured to be named one of the first six players for Canada’s men’s hockey team at the 2026 Olympics alongside Nathan, Cale, Connor, Brayden and Sam, as all five are incredible players and leaders,” Crosby said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to represent Canada at the Olympics, as I know how much pride comes with wearing the Maple Leaf on the international stage.” 

Nathan MacKinnon recently completed his 12th season (2013-25) with the Colorado Avalanche, where he has served as an alternate captain for the past nine years. He has played in 870 career games, registering 1,015 points (367-648—1,015), and has contributed 125 points (55-70—125) in 125 career playoff games. He helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022, and has won the Calder Trophy, Lady Byng Trophy, Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award. MacKinnon has worn the Maple Leaf seven times, winning gold (2015) and silver (2017) medals at the IIHF World Championship, and gold at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup. He also suited up at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship and played for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. 

Cale Makar has played in 395 career games over six seasons (2019-25) with the Avalanche, registering 428 points (116-312—428). He has also appeared in 79 career playoff games, collecting 85 points (22-63—85), earning the Conn Smythe Trophy while helping Colorado win the Stanley Cup in 2022. Makar has also won the Norris Trophy twice and the Calder Trophy, as well as the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in NCAA men’s hockey. Internationally, he won a gold medal at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship, and suited up for Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge twice (2015, 2016), winning a gold medal in 2015.

Connor McDavid is currently in his 10th season (2015-25) with the Edmonton Oilers, leading the Oilers to back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances (2024, 2025) in his ninth season as captain and winning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2024. In 712 career games, he has registered 1,082 points (361-721—1,082), and has added 150 points (44-106—150) in 95 playoff games. McDavid has registered 100 or more points in eight different seasons, helping him win the Art Ross Trophy five times, the Ted Lindsay Award four times, the Hart Trophy three times and the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy once. He has suited up for Canada six times, winning gold at the 2013 IIHF U18 World Championship, 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship and 2016 IIHF World Championship. McDavid also played for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

Brayden Point has played for the Tampa Bay Lightning for his entire nine-year NHL career (2016-25), collecting 635 points (306-329—635) in 657 career games, as well as 89 points (44-45—89) in 92 playoff games. He scored 14 goals in consecutive playoff runs to help the Lightning win back-to-back Stanley Cups (2020, 2021). Internationally, Point has won silver at the 2017 IIHF World Championship, gold at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, gold at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup and bronze at the 2014 IIHF U18 World Championship.

Sam Reinhart is currently in his fourth season with the Florida Panthers (2021-25) after spending seven years with the Buffalo Sabres (2014-21). He has registered 619 points (294-325—619) in 775 career games, as well as 52 points (28-24—52) in 75 career playoff games, helping Florida win the Stanley Cup in 2024. Reinhart has represented Canada eight times, winning gold (2016) and silver (2019) medals at the IIHF World Championship, gold at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, gold (2013) and bronze (2012) at the IIHF U18 World Championship and gold at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup.

Men’s hockey at Milano Cortina 2026 will take place Feb. 11-22, 2026 (Day 5-16), with games taking place at both the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena and Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena.

"In a time when Canada stands stronger and pushes for greater excellence, the men’s Olympic hockey team reminds us what is possible when we aim higher, together,” said Jennifer Heil, Team Canada's Milano Cortina 2026 Chef de Mission. “Hockey’s legacy has always united Canadians, and these players continue to inspire our nation to pursue excellence with courage and pride.”

Prior to being named to Team Canada, all nominations are still subject to approval by the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Team Selection Committee following its receipt of nominations by all National Sport Organizations.

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CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced that a pair of veteran National Hockey League (NHL) general managers have been added to its management group for the 4 Nations Face-Off, set for Feb. 12-20 in Montréal, Québec, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Julien BriseBois (Greenfield Park, QC/Tampa Bay, NHL) will make his international management debut as assistant general manager, while Kyle Dubas (Sault Ste. Marie, ON/Pittsburgh, NHL), who served as associate GM at the 2024 IIHF World Championship, has been named director of player personnel alongside general manager Don Sweeney (St. Stephen, NB/Boston, NHL) and associate GM Jim Nill (Hanna, AB/Dallas, NHL).

In addition, BriseBois and Dubas have been named to Canada’s Men’s Olympic Team management group as assistant general manager and director of player personnel, respectively. They will work alongside GM Doug Armstrong (Sarnia, ON/St. Louis, NHL) and assistant general managers Sweeney and Nill, as well as player relations advisor Ryan Getzlaf (Regina, SK/Anaheim, NHL) and Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations. Katherine Henderson (Thunder Bay, ON), Hockey Canada’s president and chief executive officer, and Pat McLaughlin (Saint John, NB), chief operating officer and executive vice-president of strategy, will also provide support as part of the executive committee preparing for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

“Julien and Kyle are accomplished NHL general managers, and I am excited to welcome them to our management group for both the 4 Nations Face-Off and Olympics, as I believe they will be strong assets to a well-rounded management team,” Armstrong said. “Both Julien and Kyle have enjoyed long and successful careers, and we believe their experience and knowledge of NHL players will be a great addition to our staff as we continue to evaluate Canadian players and build rosters for international competition.”

BriseBois has been the general manager and vice-president of hockey operations with the Tampa Bay Lightning for six seasons (2018-24), winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021. Previously, he served as assistant general manager of Tampa Bay (2010-18) and general manager of the Syracuse Crunch and Norfolk Admirals (2010-19) of the American Hockey League (AHL), winning the Calder Cup in 2012. He also spent time with the Montréal Canadiens, serving as vice-president of hockey operations (2006-10), director of hockey operations (2003-06) and director of legal affairs (2001-03), and was also the general manager of the AHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs (2007-10), winning the Calder Cup in 2007.

Dubas is entering his second season as general manager and president of hockey operations with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Previously, he spent nine seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, serving five seasons (2018-23) as general manager, becoming the second-youngest GM in NHL history. He also spent four seasons (2014-18) as assistant general manager and GM of the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL), leading the team to its first Calder Cup championship in 2018. Dubas started his front-office career with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), serving four seasons (2003-07) as a scout and three seasons (2011-14) as general manager.

“Jim and I are thrilled to have Julien and Kyle join our management group for the 4 Nations Face-Off, and to work alongside them as we prepare for the Olympics,” Sweeney said. “Both are successful NHL general managers that bring a wealth of knowledge, many years of experience at the professional level and great leadership skills that will be beneficial to our coaches, support staff and players.”

Canada will open the 4 Nations Face-Off against Sweden on Feb. 12, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT at the Bell Centre in Montréal. It will also take on the United States on Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT in Montréal and Finland on Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT at TD Garden in Boston before the tournament concludes with the championship game on Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT in Boston.

The full roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off will be announced between Nov. 29-Dec. 2, while the assistant coaches and support staff will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information on the 4 Nations Face-Off, please visit the official tournament page.

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