Auston Matthews, Hughes and Tkachuk brothers highlight 2026 U.S. men's Olympic hockey roster
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Key Points:
- The U.S. men's Olympic hockey roster for the February tournament in Milan, Italy, was announced, featuring 25 players including Auston Matthews, Brady and Matthew Tkachuk, Jack and Quinn Hughes, and Connor Hellebuyck.
- General manager Bill Guerin emphasized building a balanced team with specific roles rather than just assembling the best 20 players, focusing on players' ability to check and play a complete game.
- The team will be coached by New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan, with assistants John Hynes, David Quinn, and John Tortorella; notable omissions include Chris Kreider, Adam Fox, Jason Robertson, and Cole Caufield.
- NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time
