New Faces Added as Team Canada Officially Announces Its Olympic Roster

Team Canada made its 25-man roster announcement on Wednesday afternoon, bringing some answers to questions that have surrounded the team for months.

On the team were several expected forwards and defensemen. The big questions were in goal. Would the questionable play of the projected starters be overlooked?

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Hockey Canada formally turned its focus to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, announcing Doug Armstrong as executive director of the men’s national team. Armstrong was praised for his leadership at recent World Championships and for guiding the program back to the Olympics. Officials emphasized the depth, competitiveness, and commitment of Canada’s player pool, while Armstrong thanked Hockey Canada’s board, staff, and families for their support as preparations continue toward February in Italy.

The Official Team Canada Roster

Jordan Binnington did make the team in goal, as did Darcy Keumper. Logan Thompson was the final selection in net.

On defense, the team went with Drew Doughty, Thomas Harley, Cale Makar, Josh Morrisey, Colton Parayko, Travis Sanheim, Shea Theodore, and Devon Toews.

At forward, Macklin Celebrini, Anthony Cirelli, Sidney Crosby, Bradon Hagel, Bo Horvat, Nathan MacKinnon, Brad Marchand, Mitch Marner, Connor McDavid, Brayden Pointe, Sam Reinhart, Mark Stone, Nick Suzuki, and Tom Wilson.

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