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NHL Stars Set for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics

10/11/2025

Summary

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The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games will include National Hockey League (NHL) players on national rosters.
Sweden's roster includes Rasmus Dahlin, Victor Hedman, Adrian Kempe, Gabriel Landeskog, William Nylander, and Lucas Raymond.
Czechia's roster includes Lukáš Dostál, Radko Gudas, Martin Necas, Ondrej Palát, David Pastrnák, and Pavel Zacha.
Gudas and Palát also competed in 2014.
These selections begin preparations for the 2026 Olympic tournament.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, held from February 7 to 23, marked the first time professional NHL players participated in Olympic ice hockey, enhancing the event's competitiveness. The Games featured 98 events across 15 disciplines and were the most expensive Olympics, costing $51 billion. This precedent set the stage for NHL player inclusion in future Olympics, reflecting the evolving dynamics between professional leagues and international sports.

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Story summary

The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games will include National Hockey League (NHL) players on national rosters.
Sweden's roster includes Rasmus Dahlin, Victor Hedman, Adrian Kempe, Gabriel Landeskog, William Nylander, and Lucas Raymond.
Czechia's roster includes Lukáš Dostál, Radko Gudas, Martin Necas, Ondrej Palát, David Pastrnák, and Pavel Zacha.
Gudas and Palát also competed in 2014.
These selections begin preparations for the 2026 Olympic tournament.

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