United States roster for 2026 Winter Olympics includes Keller, Jones
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Key Points:
- The United States announced its men's ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, aiming to win its first gold medal since 1980.
- Notable roster changes include the addition of forwards Clayton Keller and Tage Thompson, and defensemen Quinn Hughes (returning from injury) and Seth Jones replacing Adam Fox.
- This marks the first time since 2014 that NHL players will participate in the Olympics, generating excitement among young American players like Jack Hughes.
- Team USA will compete in Group C, facing Latvia, Denmark, and Germany in preliminary games starting February 12, with the gold medal game scheduled for February 22.
- The U.S. men's hockey team last won Olympic gold in
