Story byGary Pearson, The Hockey NewsThu, December 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM UTC·3 min readThe United States and Canada are fierce rivals on the Olympic ice hockey stage. Since the NHL first allowed its players to participate in the Olympics in 1998, the two nations have faced off in the knockout stages three times and the gold medal game twice: 2002 and 2010. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhen you think of epic Olympic hockey moments by Team Canada players, I'd be shocked if your mind doesn't immediately turn to Sidney Crosby and his 2010 accomplishment in Vancouver. Crosby was on Canada's Olympic squad for the first time in 2010 after being snubbed for the Torino Olympics in 2006, when the Canadians finished seventh, just ahead of the Americans in eighth. Both teams had a much better tournament in Vancouver, with Canada and the United States facing off in the gold medal game. Team USA forward Zach Parise tied the game with 24 seconds left in regulation, setting the stage for Crosby's heroics in overtime. More on that later. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile Crosby is a shoo-in for having the best tournament on the international stage, other unforgettable Olympic performances by Team Canada NHL players involved key games against Team USA. Auston Matthews wears the USA's jersey that will be worn at the 2026 Olympics. A closer look at the jerseys that will be worn by the men's, women's and Paralympic teams. The front of the blue jersey. The front of the white jerseyA closeup of the stripes on the blue jersey. A slogan inside the collar of the blue jersey. A closeup of the front of the white jerseyStripes on the back of the white jerseyBrady TkachukQuinn HughesHilary KnightTaylor HeisseDeclan Farmer1 / 12US hockey jerseys unveiled for 2026 OlympicsAuston Matthews wears the USA's jersey that will be worn at the 2026 Olympics.
