Italy's Olympic hockey roster, as NHL players return to Olympics, is quite unfamiliar originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Italy is hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics, and that means its teams get to participate across the board.

From medals to controversies and the human stories behind the competition, we are tracking it all throughout the Winter Olympics. Competition started on Feb. 4. The opening ceremony on Friday night took place at the iconic San Siro Stadium in Milan and featured performances by Mariah Carey,

Sweden took home the silver medal the last time NHL players were allowed to participate in the Winter Games, and is seeking their first gold since 2006, the last time the Olympics were held in Italy.

Raymond debuts as Sweden narrowly escapes underdog Italy's spirited challenge. Dominant shots mask offensive struggles in a tense Olympic opening victory.

Italy opens up the tournament against the Swedes on Wednesday in the biggest David vs. Goliath matchup in the preliminaries.

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

Who is sitting atop the leaderboard for Olympic medals won at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics? Follow for live updates.

Ben Ogden’s silver medal in the men’s sprint at the 2026 Winter Olympics ended a 50-year drought for U.S. men’s cross-country skiing.

Australian snowboarder Cam Bolton suffered a broken neck in an accident while training at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The final quarterfinal spot from Group B will be determined on Wednesday, as Italy takes on Germany on the last day of the preliminary round of the women’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.