"Keller was set to play the 2025-26 season in North America within the Capitals' organization but agreed to mutually terminate his AHL contract with the Hershey Bears after playing just four games for the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays. He then signed a one-year deal with HC Ajoie of the Swiss National League, where he has made nine appearances."
"Keller has previously represented France at both the junior and senior national team levels, serving as a backup during France's Olympic qualifying efforts and appearing in four games during the 2025 World Championship. In one of his appearances at the World Championship last May, he was named France's top player after making 47 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to Finland."
"Former Capitals winger and Hershey Bears' Calder Cup champion, Pierrick Dubé, was not selected to the French roster. Dubé, a native of Lyon, France, started this season with the KHL's Traktor Chelyabinsk, recording 14 points (7g, 7a) in 21 games before being traded to SKA Saint Petersburg, where he has just two assists in seven games. KHL teams are not yet obligated to release their players for the Games, which could have impacted Dubé's candidacy."
Antoine Keller, 21, was named to France’s 24-player roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and is the first Washington Capitals-affiliated player selected. He is one of three goalies and is likely to serve as backup to Julian Junca. Keller mutually terminated his AHL contract with Hershey after four ECHL games with South Carolina and signed a one-year deal with HC Ajoie in Switzerland. His ECHL and Swiss numbers show goals-against averages near 3.5, save percentages around .881–.900, and one shutout. Keller has represented France at junior and senior levels, including a 47-save performance in a 4-3 overtime loss to Finland at the 2025 World Championship. Pierrick Dubé was not selected, with KHL release uncertainties noted.
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