"Canada has proudly competed in men's hockey at every Winter Olympics since 1924, and the pressure to extend that legacy of excellence is immense. With the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics now just weeks away, Team Canada's focus shifts entirely to the final roster: the 25 men chosen to deliver the nation's next gold medal. The offical roster for Team Canada are as follows: * indicates the first six introduced."
""Honestly, he wasn't on my radar. I don't want to spend a lot of time talking about players who didn't make the team, because to me, this is a special occasion, as he's an 18-year-old man that we're talking about playing for the Olympics." Doug Armstrong, Team Canada's GM. On the brighter side, Armstrong spoke highly of Schaefer as a fantastic talent who consistently excites fans, noting that his maturity both on and off the ice exceeds his age."
Team Canada will field a 25-man men's hockey roster for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, maintaining a continuous Olympic presence since 1924. The finalized roster mixes established NHL superstars with emerging young players. Connor Bedard missed selection rumors due to injury, but the General Manager confirmed the injury did not affect Bedard's standing. Matthew Schaefer, an 18-year-old Islanders rookie, did not make the roster and was described as not being on the GM's radar despite clear admiration for his maturity and talent. The roster includes legendary players such as Sidney Crosby with notable international and NHL achievements.
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