"Today, Jan. 2, 2026, the official roster for Team USA's Men's Ice Hockey has been revealed. With the National Hockey League (NHL) players returning to the Olympic stage for the first time since 2014, Team USA has assembled a mix of established stars and American talent for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The offical roster for Team USA are as follows: * indicates the first six introduced. The final roster announcement was not without controversy. While many fans celebrated the inclusion of top talents, the final selections meant some very tough decisions made."
"Jason Robertson (Dallas Stars): Despite being the highest American Player in points (48P), Robertson is not included, and his absence is already discussed by many fans on social media, describing it as "the most surprising snub". As reported by hockey insider Frank Seravalli, the list of notable omissions for Team USA includes high-profile players who many expected to represent the USA in the Winter Olympics:"
"Notable omissions also include: Matthew Knies (Toronto Maple Leafs), Chris Kreider (Anaheim Ducks), Alex Tuch (Buffalo Sabres), John Carlson (Washington Capitals), Adam Fox (New York Rangers), Lane Hutson (Montréal Canadiens), and Jackson LaCombe (Anaheim Ducks). Quinn Hughes | Edmonton Oilers v Minnesota Wild | David Berding/GettyImages On the bright side, notable players included in the roster have achieved multiple major NHL awards and achievements. Team USA's commitment to selecting players with established NHL success means this roster is not simply filled with talent, but with athletes who have a"
Team USA unveiled its men's ice hockey roster for Milan Cortina 2026 as NHL players return to the Olympics for the first time since 2014. The roster mixes established NHL award winners with emerging American talent. Selections prioritized a heavier, checking-based forward group rather than pure shooters. High-scoring Americans Cole Caufield (20 goals, 40 points) and Jason Robertson (48 points) were omitted. Additional notable omissions include Matthew Knies, Chris Kreider, Alex Tuch, John Carlson, Adam Fox, Lane Hutson, and Jackson LaCombe. The roster announcement provoked controversy and strong fan reaction.
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