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Germany Reveals Olympic Ice Hockey Roster for 2026

1/8/2026

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Germany's national ice hockey team announced its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, featuring Leon Draisaitl of Edmonton Oilers.
The roster includes NHL players Tim Stutzle and Moritz Seider.
Group stage begins February 12, 2026, with Denmark, followed by Latvia and the United States.
Germany seeks to improve on past Olympic performances, including a silver medal in 2018.
The gold medal game is scheduled for February 22, 2026.

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Historical Context

At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Germany's national ice hockey team secured a historic silver medal, its best Olympic performance to date. This achievement was bolstered by standout players like Leon Draisaitl. As Germany looks ahead to the 2026 Winter Olympics, the team aims to enhance its international ice hockey legacy against formidable rivals, including the United States and Denmark.

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Story summary

Germany's national ice hockey team announced its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, featuring Leon Draisaitl of Edmonton Oilers.
The roster includes NHL players Tim Stutzle and Moritz Seider.
Group stage begins February 12, 2026, with Denmark, followed by Latvia and the United States.
Germany seeks to improve on past Olympic performances, including a silver medal in 2018.
The gold medal game is scheduled for February 22, 2026.

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