Olympia 2026: NHL stars dominate-Canada and Germany in focus!

Olympia 2026: NHL stars dominate-Canada and Germany in focus!

The upcoming Olympic ice hockey tournament 2026 promises to become a spectacular event because the best players in the NHL will meet. The first nominations have now been officially announced. Canada relies on a top -class selection with stars such as Sidney Crosby, Nathan Mackinnon, Connor McDavid and Cale Makar. These names stand for the great strength of the Canadian team, which is one of the favorites on the gold medal. laola1.at reported that the first nominations became known on Monday will participate in the tournament.

The USA rely on the talent of Auston Matthews and Jack Eichel in its squad. These players are not only nationally recognized stars, but also known worldwide. It is also noteworthy that all NHL stars have been taking part in the Olympic ice hockey tournament again since 2014, which further increases the anticipation for the games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The defending champion Finland has already nominated Goalie Juuse Saros and striker Sebastian Aho, while Germany is led by Leon Draisaitl. Switzerland can look forward to the promises of Nico Hischier and Kevin Fiala.

high -class competition

The tournament is held in a new format in which all twelve participants will compete in three groups of four. So each nation will have the opportunity to qualify for the play-off games. The interest in this competition is not only due to the quality of the players, but also in the long tradition of ice hockey at the Olympic Games. wikipedia emphasizes that ice hockey has been one of the most popular disciplines since its Olympic premiere in Antwerp and in 1998 even picking up the Olympic program in the Olympic program was.

The full squads of the nations will be announced in early 2026, which further fuel the anticipation for the event. While the teams focus on their final preparations, the fans hope for exciting games and outstanding athletes. The Olympic tradition and the connection of the international stars will certainly help to remain unforgettable.