Hockey Canada has officially announced its roster for the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, scheduled for February. The new lineup features notable changes following the Four Nations competition.
Nick Suzuki Joins Team Canada
One of the most significant additions is Nick Suzuki, captain of the Montreal Canadiens. At 26, Suzuki leads with an impressive record of 13 goals and 31 assists, totaling 44 points across 39 games. He ranks ninth in the NHL in assists, tied with players like Martin Necas and Mitch Marner.
Young Talent Takes the Stage
- Macklin Celebrini, 19, becomes the youngest player in Canada’s Olympic history.
- Celebrini has recorded 21 goals and 60 points in 39 games this season.
- His performance puts him in the elite company of players like Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid.
Returning Players and New Faces
Tom Wilson and Bo Horvat are also new additions to the Canadian team. Wilson has scored 19 goals and collected 37 points this season, while Horvat ranks among the NHL’s top scorers with 21 goals, sharing the ninth position with Celebrini and Sidney Crosby.
Unfortunately, Connor Bedard, another young star, will miss the Olympics due to a shoulder injury sustained in December. Prior to his injury, he had posted 19 goals and 44 points in 31 games.
Defensive Lineup
The team will maintain a strong defensive lineup consisting of:
- Cale Makar
- Devon Toews
- Colton Parayko
- Drew Doughty
- Josh Morrissey
- Shea Theodore
- Thomas Harley
- Travis Sanheim
Goalkeepers Backing the Defense
This year’s goaltending lineup is notably different. Jordan Binnington is the only returning goalkeeper after a challenging season with the St. Louis Blues. He previously guided Canada to victory in the finals against the U.S.
He will be joined by Darcy Kuemper and Logan Thompson, as Samuel Montembeault and Adin Hill make way for the new faces.
Upcoming Matches
Team Canada’s first Olympic match is scheduled for February 12 against the Czech Republic.
Complete Roster for Team Canada
| Player | Position | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Cirelli | Forward | 28 |
| Bo Horvat | Forward | 30 |
| Brad Marchand | Forward | 37 |
| Brandon Hagel | Forward | 27 |
| Brayden Point | Forward | 29 |
| Cale Makar | Defenseman | 27 |
| Colton Parayko | Defenseman | 32 |
| Connor McDavid | Forward | 28 |
| Darcy Kuemper | Goalkeeper | 35 |
| Devon Toews | Defenseman | 31 |
| Drew Doughty | Defenseman | 36 |
| Jordan Binnington | Goalkeeper | 32 |
| Josh Morrissey | Defenseman | 30 |
| Logan Thompson | Goalkeeper | 28 |
| Macklin Celebrini | Forward | 19 |
| Mark Stone | Forward | 33 |
| Mitch Marner | Forward | 28 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | Forward | 30 |
| Nick Suzuki | Forward | 26 |
| Sam Reinhart | Forward | 30 |
| Shea Theodore | Defenseman | 30 |
| Sidney Crosby | Forward | 38 |
| Thomas Harley | Defenseman | 24 |
| Tom Wilson | Forward | 31 |
| Travis Sanheim | Defenseman | 29 |
