Eichel named to United States Olympic team for first time in his career

NEW YORK - Auston Matthews will lead the American charge at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games next year, as USA Hockey named the first six players to their roster on Monday with NHL stars able to compete on the Olympic stage for the first time since 2014.

For the first time since 1933, the United States men’s hockey team has won the IIHF World ... After receiving their gold medals, the US national anthem was played as the American flag raised ...

Forward Jack Eichel is one of the first six Americans added to the preliminary roster that will be competing next February at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games in Italy.

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is among the six preliminary roster players for Team USA's 2026 Olympic hockey team.

Las Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel will be on the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. USA Hockey made the announcement Monday that Eichel is the first