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Time of India
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL Players officially cleared to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina
NHL Players officially cleared to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina (Image Via Twitter) For the first time in over a decade, the Winter Olympic ice hockey tournament will once again showcase the best professional talent ever assembled in the world. With NHL players having been confirmed for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, these players will now participate for the first time since 2014. The long-awaited decision adds waves to the international hockey scene; it embodies a spirit of cooperation between the NHL and international bigwigs. NHL, NHLPA , and IIHF finally seal the deal for the glorious full participation in Milan-Cortina 2026 — TSN_Sports (@TSN_Sports) In what is considered to be the landmark moment in the international ice hockey arena, the National Hockey League (NHL), the Player's Association of NHL (NHLPA), the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have come together to sign an agreement that will ensure the participation of players in the 2026 Winter Olympic games. The agreement had been subject to some verbal assurances until recently-all the parties having come together after months of discussions and finally inked an agreement on the formal participation of NHL players at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This is a big thing for the sport, filling a gap since the 2014 Sochi Games. Officials spoke about how this was important in attracting the best talent and world competitiveness, and viewership. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo Those first mentioned agreed on the framework that may allow NHL players to continue participating in the Olympic Games until 1930. Such long-sightedness is a shared effort for the long-term upliftment of international hockey. Those twelve countries have started working with preparation for the tournament, each confirming the first six cornerstone players in their rosters. The early pickings provide just a taste of the star power that will grace Milan-Cortina. With the tournament scheduled for February 11 through 22, 2026, the planning is underway to ensure that one of the best Olympic hockey showcases in recent memory is put together. Additionally, the agreement paves the way for better collaboration between North American professional leagues and international federations. It fits with the charm of cross-continental contests and exposure for top talent. Also Read: NHL Trade News: Maple Leafs avoid RFA drama, secure Matthew Knies with massive six-year, $46.5 million deal The NHL-confirmed return to the Olympics is celebrated with all hands-waving victory for fans, players, and international hockey. The excitement is building for Milan-Cortina 2026, promising national pride and world-class action on ice. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
NBC Sports
16-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
2026 Olympic men's hockey rosters: first six players per team named so far
The 12 nations that qualified for the 2026 Olympic men's hockey tournament are naming the first six players to their roster on Monday. The final 25-man rosters will be named closer to the start of the Milan Cortina Games, which open Feb. 6. It will mark the return of NHL players to the Olympics for the first time since the 2014 Sochi Games. Below are the nations that so far have named their first six players. Latvia: Rodrigo Abols, Uvis Balinskis, Zemgus Girgensons, Elvis Merzlikins, Arturs Silovs, Teodors Blugers; Finland: Juuse Saros, Esa Lindell, Miro Heiskanen, Mikko Rantanen, Aleksander Barkov, Sebastian Aho; Sweden: Rasmus Dahlin, Victor Hedman, Adrian Kempe, Gabriel Landeskog, William Nylander, Lucas Raymond; Italy: Damian Clara, Thomas Larkin, Luca Zanatta, Diego Kostner, Tommy Purdeller, Daniel Mantenuto; Czechia: David Pastrnak, Martin Necas, Ondrej Palat, Pavel Zacha, Radko Gudas, Lukas Dostal; Switzerland: Jonas Siegenthaler, Roman Josi, Kevin Fiala, Nico Hischier, Nino Niederreiter, Timo Meier; Germany: Leon Draisaitl, Moritz Seider, Philipp Grubauer, Lukas Reichel, Nico Sturm, Tim Stutzle; Slovakia: Juraj Slafkovsky, Martin Pospisil, Simon Nemec, Martin Fehervary, Erik Cernak, Tomas Tatar; Denmark: Frederik Andersen, Nikolaj Ehlers, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jesper Jensen Aabo, Lars Eller, Jonas Rondbjerg Nick Zaccardi,
USA Today
16-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Six players announced for Olympics men's hockey rosters: Analysis on who made list
Six players announced for Olympics men's hockey rosters: Analysis on who made list Show Caption Hide Caption Kendall Coyne Schofield on PWHL affecting Winter Olympics preparation Team USA is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, and ice hockey medalist Kendall Coyne Schofield shares differences now with the PWHL. Sports Seriously The 12 countries participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics are rolling out names of the first six players for their preliminary men's hockey rosters for the tournament in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Two players named on Monday, June 16 – Leon Draisaitl and Aleksander Barkov – are facing off in the Stanley Cup Final. The announcements will be made at various times of the day on Monday. The rest of the rosters will be announced during the 2025-26 NHL season. The NHL is sending its players back to the Olympics for the first time since the 2014 Sochi Games. The 2026 tournament will be held in February. Here are the first six players for each country as they are announced, plus analysis: Finland F Sebastian Aho, Carolina F Aleksander Barkov, Florida F Mikko Rantanen, Dallas D Miro Heiskanen, Dallas D Esa Lindell, Dallas G Juuse Saros, Nashville Analysis: A strong start with scoring threats Rantanen and Aho and three-time Selke Trophy winner Barkov. This is similar to Finland's 4 Nations Face-Off roster, except Heiskanen was hurt and couldn't play. He returned for the playoffs. Saros had a down season in 2024-25 but is a two-time All-Star. Sweden F Gabriel Landeskog, Colorado F Adrian Kempe, Los Angeles F Lucas Raymond, Detroit F William Nylander, Toronto D Rasmus Dahlin, Buffalo D Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Analysis: All of these players took part in the 4 Nations Face-Off except for Landeskog. But he had returned from a three-year injury absence for the Avalanche and will add to an impressive forward group. Nylander, Kempe and Raymond combined for 107 goals this season. Hedman and Dahlin also provide offense from the blue line. Czechia F Martin Necas, Colorado F Ondrej Palat, New Jersey F David Pastrnak, Boston F Pavel Zacha, Boston D Radko Gudas, Anaheim G Lukas Dostal, Anaheim Analysis: Pastrnak is an elite scorer and has chemistry with Boston teammate Zacha. Necas averaged a point a game last season, and Palat is a two-time Stanley Cup winner. Gudas is a heavy hitter and Dostal is emerging as the Ducks' No. 1 goalie. Switzerland F Kevin Fiala, Los Angeles F Nico Hischier, New Jersey F Timo Meier, New Jersey F Nino Niederreiter, Winnipeg D Roman Josi, Nashville D Jonas Siegenthaler, New Jersey Analysis: Hischier is a strong two-way center and he and Fiala each had 35 goals last season. There's built-in chemistry with three Devils players. Josi is a former Norris Trophy winner. Germany F Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton F Lukas Reichel, Chicago F Nico Sturm, Florida F Tim Stutzle, Ottawa D Moritz Seider, Detroit G Philipp Grubauer, Seattle Analysis: The key to the offense is Draisaitl, a former Hart Trophy winner and 2024-25 runner-up. He had 52 goals in the regular season and has four playoff overtime goals. Stutzle also provides a lot of offense and Seider was the NHL's 2021-22 rookie of the year. Latvia F Rodrigo Abols, Philadelphia F Teddy Blueger, Vancouver F Zemgus Girgensons, Tampa Bay D Uvis Balinskis, Florida G Elvis Merzlikins, Columbus G Arturs Silovs, Vancouver Analysis: Girgensons was an NHL All-Star in 2014-15. Merzlikins is a No. 1 NHL goalie and Silovs had a good playoff run in 2024.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch Team Canada vs. USA at NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off: Streaming, TV channels, start time, odds, standings and more
Hockey fans and players have been waiting a long while for this one. For the first time in nine years, going back to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey group stage, Canada and Team USA will square off in a best-on-best tournament featuring the world's most elite players on Saturday night. The Canadians took that last matchup in Toronto, and have won three straight versus the Americans in best-on-best tournaments — including the 2010 gold medal game in Vancouver and a semi-final victory at the Sochi Games in 2014. The scorer of the infamous Golden Goal in 2010, Sidney Crosby, gave Canadian fans plenty to cheer about during his legendary three-point performance versus Team Sweden in Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off opener on Wednesday. A lot has changed in recent years, however, with USA Hockey developing a formidable group that currently finds itself a slight favourite to win the tournament and to beat Canada on Saturday after a convincing 6-1 win over Finland in their opener on Thursday. The Tkachuk brothers, Brady and Matthew, each scored twice as the Americans found their groove as the game went on in front of all-world goalie Connor Hellebuyck. The Americans are also playing with heavy hearts, dedicating this tournament to late NHL'er and USA Hockey star Johnny Gaudreau. The team has a designated stall in their dressing room for Gaudreau, and are passing out Johnny Hockey's No. 13 jersey to the team's most valuable player after every game. The Canadians will have the home crowd behind them on Saturday, but the same won't be the case if these two squads do end up squaring off once again in Thursday's final, as the tournament shifts to Boston's TD Garden next week for the final three contests. With plenty at stake, including a likely berth in the finals for the winning squad, this one should be electric. For those of us not lucky enough to make it to Montreal and instead will be enjoying the Canada-USA clash from the comfort of our couches, here's everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's game in Canada, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Date: Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 Puck drop: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT Streaming: Sportsnet+ TV channel: Sportsnet, ABC, TVA (French-language) Through 1 game: USA = 3 points (Regulation win over Finland), Canada = 2 Points (OT win over Sweden) Location: Montreal, Quebec (Bell Centre) Sportsnet is broadcasting all 4 Nations games. Therefore, you can stream this Team Canada vs USA matchup on Sportsnet+ basic or premium. A monthly subscription currently starts at $24.99/month. If you have your TV provider login, you can use it on the Sportsnet to watch the game online. Digital services like Rogers Ignite TV and Bell Fibe are also options to access Sportsnet, TVA and ABC. If you have a cable package, through providers like Bell or Rogers, you'll have access to the game. Just look for Sportsnet, ABC or TVA as part of your cable package. Sportsnet, as well as digital watch services like Rogers Ignite TV and Bell Fibe, are available through apps that you can download for most devices, such as your phone or tablet. Canada, after a hot start, edged out a nail-biting win in overtime vs. Sweden on the heels of a vintage, three-point performance from captain Sidney Crosby. The overtime victory secured two standings points for Canada, while Sweden earned one point for the OT loss. USA had its hands full with Finland through most of two periods before pulling away in the latter half of the contest for a 6-1 regulation win as the Tkachuk brothers combined for four goals on the night. The regulation victory secured 3 standings points for Team USA, while Finland earned 0 points with the regulation loss. Despite Saturday's game being held in Montreal in what should be an electrifying and hostile environment for the Americans, Team USA is a slight favourite as of time of publication. Odds via BetMGM Sportsbook: Moneyline Canada -105 USA -115 Puck LineCanada -1.5 (+200)USA +1.5 (-250) Total6 (Over -105/Under -115) All games will be played in accordance with NHL rules. Each nation will play three tournament games in a traditional "round robin" format, facing each country once. Teams will earn three points for a win in regulation time, two points for a win in overtime/shootout, a point for a loss in overtime/shootout, and 0 points for a loss in regulation time. The two teams with the most points after group play will then advance to a one-game final. Both of Saturday's games (Sweden-Finland at 1 p.m. EST, and Canada-USA at 8 p.m. EST) hold huge implications as only the top two teams make it to Thursday's final. Here's how things look after one game: 1st — Team USA, 1-0-0-0 (3 points) 2nd — Canada, 0-1-00 (2 points) 3rd — Sweden, 0-0-1-0 (1 point) 4th — Finland, 0-0-0-1 (0 points)
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch Team Canada vs. USA at NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off: Streaming, TV channels, start time, standings, odds and more
Hockey fans and players have been waiting a long while for this one. For the first time in nine years, going back to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey group stage, Canada and Team USA will square off in a best-on-best tournament featuring the world's most elite players. The Canadians took that last matchup in Toronto, and have won three straight versus the Americans in best-on-best tournaments — including the 2010 gold medal game in Vancouver and a semi-final victory at the Sochi Games in 2014. The scorer of the infamous Golden Goal in 2010, Sidney Crosby, gave Canadian fans plenty to cheer about during his legendary three-point performance versus Team Sweden in Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off opener on Wednesday. A lot has changed in recent years, however, with USA Hockey developing a formidable group that currently finds itself a slight favourite to win the tournament and to beat Canada on Saturday after a convincing 6-1 win over Finland in their opener on Thursday. The Tkachuk brothers, Brady and Matthew, each scored twice as the Americans found their groove as the game went on in front of all-world goalie Connor Hellebuyck. The Americans are also playing with heavy hearts, dedicating this tournament to late NHL'er and USA Hockey star Johnny Gaudreau. The team has a designated stall in their dressing room for Gaudreau, and are passing out Johnny Hockey's No. 13 jersey to the team's most valuable player after every game. The Canadians will have the home crowd behind them on Saturday, but the same won't be the case if these two squads do end up squaring off once again in Thursday's final, as the tournament shifts to Boston's TD Garden next week for the final three contests. With plenty at stake, including a likely berth in the finals for the winning squad, this one should be electric. For those of us not lucky enough to make it to Montreal and instead will be enjoying the Canada-USA clash from the comfort of our couches, here's everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's game in Canada, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Date: Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 Puck drop: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT Streaming: Sportsnet+ TV channel: Sportsnet, ABC, TVA (French-language) Through 1 game: USA = 3 points (Regulation win over Finland), Canada = 2 Points (OT win over Sweden) Location: Montreal, Quebec (Bell Centre) Sportsnet is broadcasting all 4 Nations games. Therefore, you can stream this Team Canada vs USA matchup on Sportsnet+ basic or premium. A monthly subscription currently starts at $24.99/month. If you have your TV provider login, you can use it on the Sportsnet to watch the game online. Digital services like Rogers Ignite TV and Bell Fibe are also options to access Sportsnet, TVA and ABC. If you have a cable package, through providers like Bell or Rogers, you'll have access to the game. Just look for Sportsnet, ABC or TVA as part of your cable package. Sportsnet, as well as digital watch services like Rogers Ignite TV and Bell Fibe, are available through apps that you can download for most devices, such as your phone or tablet. Canada, after a hot start, edged out a nail-biting win in overtime vs. Sweden on the heels of a vintage, three-point performance from captain Sidney Crosby. The overtime victory secured two standings points for Canada, while Sweden earned one point for the OT loss. USA had its hands full with Finland through most of two periods before pulling away in the latter half of the contest for a 6-1 regulation win as the Tkachuk brothers combined for four goals on the night. The regulation victory secured 3 standings points for Team USA, while Finland earned 0 points with the regulation loss. Despite Saturday's game being held in Montreal in what should be an electrifying and hostile environment for the Americans, Team USA is a slight favourite as of time of publication. Odds via BetMGM Sportsbook: Moneyline Canada -105 USA -115 Puck LineCanada -1.5 (+200)USA +1.5 (-250) Total6 (Over -105/Under -115) All games will be played in accordance with NHL rules. Each nation will play three tournament games in a traditional "round robin" format, facing each country once. Teams will earn three points for a win in regulation time, two points for a win in overtime/shootout, a point for a loss in overtime/shootout, and 0 points for a loss in regulation time. The two teams with the most points after group play will then advance to a one-game final. Both of Saturday's games (Sweden-Finland at 1 p.m. EST, and Canada-USA at 8 p.m. EST) hold huge implications as only the top two teams make it to Thursday's final. Here's how things look after one game: 1st — Team USA, 1-0-0-0 (3 points) 2nd — Canada, 0-1-00 (2 points) 3rd — Sweden, 0-0-1-0 (1 point) 4th — Finland, 0-0-0-1 (0 points)
