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.