Sidney Crosby is going to his third Olympics in 2026, and he'll be joined by a decorated Canadian cast of Olympic rookies. Crosby, a gold medalist in 2010 and 2014, headlines the first six players named to the Canada men’s hockey roster for the Milan Cortina Games.

Hockey Canada Reveals First Six Players in 2026 Olympic Roster originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Hockey Canada’s road to the 2026 Winter Olympics officially began Monday with the announcement of the first six players bound for a trip to Milano-Cortina next February.

Specifically, Cole Harbour was front and centre in the Monday afternoon announcement, with Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon headlining the list of core players. Joining them were defenceman Cale Makar and forwards Sam Reinhart, Brayden Point and Connor McDavid. The rest of the roster will be filled out closer to the start of the Games.