Swedish Men's Ice Hockey Team Announces Initial Roster for 2026 Olympics
Tre Kronor announces first player selections for 2026 Winter Olympics.
Key Points
- • Tre Kronor's head coach announced the first six players for the Olympics.
- • Sweden's men's team will debut against Italy on February 11, 2026.
- • NHL players will participate in the Olympic hockey tournament for the first time since 2014.
- • The women's team will start their campaign on February 5 against Germany.
On June 18, 2025, the head coach of Sweden's national ice hockey team, Sam Hallam, announced the first six players selected for Tre Kronor's squad for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan. This is a significant development as the team prepares for a high-stakes tournament, set to begin in February 2026.
The Olympic hockey tournament will feature NHL players for the first time since 2014, adding a new level of competition to the games. Sweden's men's team will start their campaign against Italy on February 11, at 21:10 local time, followed by critical matches against Finland on February 13 and Slovakia on February 14. The knockout stage will commence shortly thereafter, with the round of 16 on February 17, quarter-finals on February 18, semi-finals on February 20, and the final scheduled for February 22.
In addition, the women's team, known as Damkronorna, will kick off their Olympic journey earlier, facing Germany on February 5. Their matches will also feature Italy, France, and Japan, with quarter-finals set for February 13 and 14, and medal matches taking place on February 19.
Hallam's announcement marks an important milestone in the preparations for Tre Kronor as they aim for Olympic glory. The excitement surrounding the initial player selections, along with the tournament schedule, underscores the significance of this event in the world of ice hockey, especially with the inclusion of elite NHL talent.
As Tre Kronor gears up for their Olympic debut against Italy, fans are keenly watching how this talented roster will compete and whether they can reclaim their place at the top of international hockey.