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German Ice Hockey Federation Nominates Six NHL Players for 2026 Olympic Roster

The nomination marks the return of NHL professionals to Olympic ice hockey for the first time in 12 years ahead of final squad confirmation next winter.

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Overview

  • The preliminary roster features Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers), Philipp Grubauer (Seattle Kraken), Lukas Reichel (Chicago Blackhawks), Moritz Seider (Detroit Red Wings), Nico Sturm (Florida Panthers) and Tim Stützle (Ottawa Senators).
  • Following its 2018 Pyeongchang silver medal, Germany aims to harness top talent for another podium run.
  • The men’s ice hockey tournament in Milan runs February 12–22, 2026, with Germany placed in Group C against Denmark, Latvia and the USA.
  • The women’s tournament spans February 5–19, 2026, and opens for Germany with matches against Sweden, Japan, France and host Italy.
  • The final German squad will be confirmed in the weeks before the Milan Games begin.