Although the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics have recently concluded, excitement is already building for the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milan and Cortina, Italy. The list of countries competing in the men’s ice hockey tournament has finalized, with Latvia, Denmark, and Slovakia securing their spots earlier today. As a result all three groups for the Winter Olympic 2026 are now officially confirmed.

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Only one possible change could occur in these groups between now and the start of the tournament. France could take Russia’s place in the tournament if the country is banne from the Winter Olympic again. A decision on this is expected in February 2025.

These groups feature some pretty good competition, and if NHL players end up participating, it will be perhaps the most competitive men’s winter Olympic ice hockey tournament to date. Teams like Switzerland, Germany and Czech IA have made great strides over the last decade. There could be potential surprises for the upper echelon of nations such as Canada, the United States, Finland, Sweden and Russia.

The countdown to the Jets opening night continues and now we’re Connor Hellebuyck until Jets hockey returns. Speaking of Hellebuyck, have you seen the recently teased mask he’ll be rocking next season Since the Jets haven’t made any major announcements yet I’ve decided to look ahead to the winter Olympic 2026 which will include the aforementioned Hellebuyck and several other Jets. final men’s ice hockey 2024 Olympic qualification.

Men’s Ice Hockey Winter Olympic Qualification: Final Teams and Key Updates

The three teams that have secured the final spots for the Winter Olympic Games are Latvia, Slovakia and Denmark. That’s good news for Danish Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers, who helped lead his team to a 4-1 victory over Norway to secure first place in their qualifying group. Latvia defeated France 5-2 to secure their place, while Slovakia recorded a 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan to ensure their return to the Olympic Games.

The winter Olympic Games will known as Milano-Cortina 2026 and will held in the cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy. It’s a big year for Olympic hockey as it will mark the return of NHL players who will be able to  their countries at the games for the first time since 2014 in Sochi.

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The IIHF will make a decision in February 2025 whether to allow or ban Russia in this tournament. This decision will completely define the groups, since if Russia cannot enter France, it will take its place as the best second place among the 3 groups in the qualifiers. Here’s an early look at the 3 groups and the Winnipeg Jets who should be on each of these teams. You can also read Winter Olympic 2026 – Olympic Ice Hockey Qualification preview and schedule.

If russia allows Group A will include Canada Sweden Switzerland and Italy. There could be numerous Jets in this group including Canada’s Mark Scheifele and Josh Morrissey. Team Switzerland will feature Nino Niederreiter currently one of the greatest Swiss Olympic Ice Hockey players of all time. Team Canada will have an absolutely full roster at the Winter Olympic   2026 and should be able to win this group without too much trouble.Group B will feature Finland, Germany, Czechia and Denmark.

 Early Look at 2026 Olympic Ice Hockey Groups and Winnipeg Jets Contenders

The only current Jets player expected to be in this group is, of course, Denmark’s Nikolaj Ehlers. Just as Niederreiter is for Switzerland, Ehlers will be one of Denmark’s best players in this tournament and will be called upon many times to try to win a game against Denmark in this very difficult group. This group will be close, but Finland should be able to win it with their low-scoring defensive style of play that has seen them succeed in the past.

As mentioned, if Russia is banned, the groups will look quite different. Group A will include Canada, Switzerland, Czechia and France. Group B will include Finland, Sweden, Slovakia and hosts Italy. Finally, Group C would have the Americans led by Hellebuyck, Germany, Latvia and Nikolaj Ehlers led by the Danes.

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All I can say is that I know it’s still 2 years away, but I can’t wait to see NHL players return to the winter Olympics in 2026. It seems like forever since we’ve seen “best vs. best hockey and it’s true because we haven’t seen NHL players at the Olympics since 2014, 10 years ago now. The 2025 NHL 4 Nations showdown will be a nice preview of “best vs. best” hockey, and we’ll also see some star Jets players in that tournament. Oh yeah, and Jets preseason hockey is only 3 weeks away!

Preview of Winter Olympic 2026 Ice Hockey Groups and Exciting Developments Ahead

The cast is complete with less than 18 months to go until the Winter Olympic Milano Cortina 2026 the final three spots for the men’s winter Olympic have decided after three qualifying competitions held over the hockey tournament weekend.

By winning their respective tournaments Slovakia Latvia and Denmark secured their places for the next Winter Games. Slovakia, a bronze medalist at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games without NHL players beat Kazakhstan 3-1 in the final game in Bratislava. Latvia meanwhile, beat France 5-2 in Riga. It is classified for the sixth time in seven editions of the Games.

Ultimately Denmark beat Norway 4-1 to secure their place for the second time in a row. The top eight nations in the world ranking after the 2023 World Cup had already secured their presence in the next 12-team winter Olympic tournament: Canada Finland Russia the United States Germany Sweden Switzerland and the Czech Republic.

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The host country Italy qualified automatically. The only unknown: Russia. Excluded from international competitions since February 2022 his participation is not guaranteed. Should the suspension by the International Ice Hockey Federation maintained its place would be France the highest-ranked team that has finished second in all three qualifying tournaments.

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