The wait is finally over, and the stars are officially locked in. After months of projections, USA Hockey has unveiled the squad that will carry American medal hopes onto the Olympic ice in Italy. Excitement has surged around this

The United States women's hockey team faces Italy today in the quarterfinals at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Team USA has never failed to medal in women's hockey at the Olympics. Follow along for coverage from our hockey experts at The Athletic.

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The men's hockey tournament at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is the first tournament with NHL players since the 2014 Sochi Olympics, will feature all 12 teams playing three preliminary games in their respective groups, then all 12 moving on to a single-elimination playoff that will conclude with the gold medal game Feb. 22.

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The men's hockey tournament at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is the first tournament with NHL players since the 2014 Sochi Olympics, will feature all 12 teams playing three preliminary games in their respective groups, then all 12 moving on to a single-elimination playoff that will conclude with the gold medal game Feb. 22.