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NHL stars Draisaitl and Co. nominated for the 2026 Olympics – great opportunities!
The German Ice Hockey Association has nominated six NHL players for the 2026 Olympic tournament in Milan. Germany plays against Denmark, Latvia and the USA.
NHL stars Draisaitl and Co. nominated for the 2026 Olympics – great opportunities!
In the run-up to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, the German Ice Hockey Association has sent a big signal: six German NHL stars have been nominated for the provisional squad. This exciting news brings a breath of fresh air to the ice hockey scene and fuels anticipation for the tournament. The experienced Leon Draisaitl from the Edmonton Oilers and up-and-coming talents like Moritz Seider from the Detroit Red Wings and Tim Stützle from the Ottawa Senators are just a few of the names that could suit up for the German team.
The nomination includes the following players:
- Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers)
- Philipp Grubauer (Seattle Kraken)
- Lukas Reichel (Chicago Blackhawks)
- Moritz Seider (Detroit Red Wings)
- Nico Sturm (Florida Panthers)
- Tim Stützle (Ottawa Senators)
Important return of the NHL professionals
It is a very special tournament for the German ice hockey players. For the first time in twelve years, NHL professionals are taking part in the Winter Olympics. This gives the team a strategic advantage, especially after the silver medal they won in Pyeongchang in 2018. Group C will be anything but a walk in the park, as Germany will face Denmark, Latvia and the USA - strong opponents who will make for exciting games.
The Olympic ice hockey tournament will take place from February 11th to 22nd, 2026 and the final nomination of the squad will take place shortly before the start of the tournament. This news, confirmed by radiobielefeld.de, not only causes excitement among the fans, but also for the athletes themselves, whose participation depends on the national Olympic committees.
A look at the players
Philipp Grubauer has already achieved a lot. The goalkeeper and 2018 Stanley Cup Champion had impressive statistics in his career. His move to the Seattle Kraken was a crucial move, and he has established himself as an indispensable part of the team. In his NHL career, he has a record of 337-166-139, with a goals-against average of 2.65 and 22 shutouts, making him one of the best goaltenders. NHL.com highlights that Grubauer was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy as the best goalkeeper.
Lukas Reichel recently claimed his spot on the NHL roster after making his debut on January 13, 2022. The Chicago Blackhawks' first-round pick is showing promise and is on track to secure a permanent spot in the league with 22 points in 70 games last season. His development makes him a key player for the team [Olympics.com].
The anticipation for the Olympic Games is growing, and the entire team will do everything in its power to repeat the successes of past games and represent Germany strongly in international ice hockey competition. Stay tuned to see how the selection develops leading up to the tournament!