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US Olympic men’s ice hockey squad takes shape ahead of Friday’s reveal

January 1, 2026

The US men's ice hockey team is preparing for the upcoming Winter Olympics, with the squad set to be revealed soon. Clayton Keller, who captained the US to a world championship victory last May, is among the players making their Olympic debuts, alongside Tage Thompson and Seth Jones.

US Olympic men’s ice hockey squad takes shape ahead of Friday’s reveal

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Clayton Keller captained the US to a gold medal at the world championships in May 2023.
NHL players are returning to the Olympics after a 12-year absence.
Team USA aims for its first Olympic gold medal in men's ice hockey since 1980.
Keller, Thompson, and Jones will be making their Olympic debuts in February.

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US Olympic men’s ice hockey squad takes shape ahead of Friday’s reveal

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US Olympic men’s ice hockey squad takes shape ahead of Friday’s reveal

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