Hockey Canada has unveiled the list of 42 players invited to his orientation camp for the 2026 winter Olympic Games, which will be held in Italy.
This rally, which aims to initiate the preparation of the national male team, brings together an impressive skewer of talent from the NHL, including established veterans and several young rising stars.
Among the 26 attackers summoned, we find the essentials Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby et Nathan MacKinnonwhich could form a dream trio, as well as offensive stars like Mitch Marner, Brad Marchand, et Brayden Point. Youth is also in the spotlight with the presence of Connor Bedard, Quinton Byfield, Wyatt Johnston et Macklin Celebrini.
Nick Suzuki From the Canadian also received an invitation. It will now be up to him to prove that he deserves his place.
On the side of the defenders, the depth is just as remarkable. Cale makarprobably the highest electrifying defender of NHL today, will be at the heart of discussions, just like Josh Morrissey, Evan Bouchard, Noah Dobson, Drew Doughty et Shea Theodore. The proposed group proposed combines mobility, vision of the game and robustness, a perfect blend to counter the best international attacks.
Regarding the guards, three names will be present and they are the same as at the 4 nations tournament: Jordan Binnington, Adin Hill et Samuel Montembeault.
Here is the completing list of players:
This announcement marks an important step in the construction of the Canadian team for 2026, while the best players on the planet will be back on the Olympic scene after a remarkable absence from the last two games.
The challenge will be great, the fierce competition, but the talent gathered in this list suggests a formidable team, capable of bringing gold back to the country.
