Team USA announces men’s hockey roster for 2026 Olympics: Snubs, surprises and expectations
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- The U.S. men's hockey roster for the Milan Olympics features 21 returnees from the 4 Nations Face-Off and four new players, including Quinn Hughes, with key forwards Tage Thompson and Clayton Keller returning after helping win the World Championship gold.
- Notable omissions include former Norris Trophy winner Adam Fox and second-leading American goal scorer Jason Robertson, decisions justified by team fit and defensive capabilities despite some controversy.
- The roster emphasizes a balanced, defensively responsible team rather than an all-star lineup, with strong goaltending and depth on defense seen as critical strengths against top competitors like Canada.
- The U.S. team aims to win its first Olympic gold since 1980, with the tournament starting February 11 in Milan and
