First Players For USA’s Olympics Hockey Roster Announced

First Players For USA’s Olympics Hockey Roster Announced

quinn Hughes who had to pull out of the Four Nations faceoff because of an injury will get another chance to represent America on a big stage the Canucks defender is one of the first six players selected for Team USA in the 2026 Olympics in Milano Cortina charlie Mackoy had the opposite experience playing in the Four Nations but injuring his shoulder and suffering a staff infection and missing the rest of the NHL season the Bruins veteran will join Hughes on defense brady Kachchuck was also banged up in the Four Nations after scoring three goals in four games although he returned to the ice he and his brother Matthew currently playing for a second straight Stanley Cup with the Panthers will also play for Team USA who have not meddled since 2010 as will Maple Leafs forward Austin Matthews and the Golden Knights forward Jack Eishel the Olympic tournament commences February 11th with the gold medal game on the 22nd it’s the first time NHL stars are playing since 2014

Quinn Hughes, who had to pull out of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of an injury, will get another chance to represent America on a big stage.

The Canucks defender is one of the first six players selected for Team USA in the 2026 Olympics in Milano Cortina.

Charlie McAvoy had the opposite experience, playing in the 4 Nations, but injuring his shoulder and suffering a staph infection and missing the rest of the NHL season.

The Bruins veteran will join Hughes on defense.

Brady Tkachuck was also banged up in the 4 Nations after scoring 3 goals in four games, although he returned to the ice.

He and his brother Matthew, currently playing for a second-straight Stanley Cup with the Panthers, will also play for Team USA, who have not medaled since 2010.

As will Maples Leads forward Auston Matthews and the Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel.

The Olympic tournament commences February 11, with the gold medal game on the 22. It’s the first time NHL stars are playing since 2014.

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