"Team USA announced its roster for the men's ice hockey competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Friday, and it features the return of NHL stars to the Olympic stage. Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel and Jack Hughes headline the 25-player roster, which includes 22 skaters and three goaltenders: Forwards Jack Eichel, center, Vegas Golden Knights Auston Matthews, center, Toronto Maple Leafs Matthew Tkachuk, winger, Florida Panthers"
"Matthews wore the "C" as Team USA's captain during the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off last year. McAvoy and Matthew Tkachuk were the team's alternate captains during the competition, where Team USA fell to Canada in overtime of the championship tilt. Sanderson and Faber are the only Team USA players with any prior Olympic experience, both of whom competed in the Winter Games in Beijing 2022."
Team USA named a 25-player men's ice hockey roster for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, including 22 skaters and three goaltenders. Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel and Jack Hughes headline the roster. The forward group includes Matthew Tkachuk, Brady Tkachuk, Matt Boldy, Kyle Connor, Jake Guentzel, Clayton Keller, Dylan Larkin, J.T. Miller, Brock Nelson, Tage Thompson and Vincent Trocheck. Defense selections include Charlie McAvoy, Quinn Hughes, Brock Faber, Noah Hanifin, Seth Jones, Jake Sanderson, Jaccob Slavin and Zach Werenski. The goaltenders are Connor Hellebuyck, Jake Oettinger and Jeremy Swayman. Matthews served as captain at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Sanderson and Faber have prior Olympic experience. Team USA will compete in Group C with Latvia, Denmark and Germany and opens vs. Latvia on Feb. 12 at 3:10 p.m. ET.
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