Overview
- The men's roster features nine current NHL players led by Leon Draisaitl, joined by Tim Stützle, Moritz Seider and goaltender Philipp Grubauer.
- Coach Harold Kreis left out several high-profile DEL forwards, including 2023 vice-world champions Daniel Fischbuch and Marcel Noebels, plus Leo Pförderl and Yasin Ehliz.
- Defender Kai Wissmann was selected despite a months-long Achilles injury, with hopes he will return to game action before the Games.
- The women's team returns to the Olympics for the first time in 12 years, with seven North America–based players and 16-year-old prospect Mathilda Heine included.
- Ex-NHL forward Tobias Rieder rejoined the national team for his first major tournament since 2022.