Overview
- Leon Draisaitl, Philipp Grubauer, Lukas Reichel, Moritz Seider, Nico Sturm and Tim Stützle head the preliminary squad.
- The ice hockey tournament runs February 11–22, 2026, in Milan, with Germany placed in Group C alongside Denmark, Latvia and the USA.
- Christian Künast said the final roster will be confirmed shortly before the Games begin.
- Germany aims to build on its 2018 silver medal in Pyeongchang by blending NHL stars with domestic talent.
- NHL participation in the Olympics resumes after a 12-year hiatus, promising a high-level competition featuring the world’s top professionals.