The puck’s about to drop on the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the Vancouver Canucks will be well represented on the world stage. Seven members of the organization are suiting up for their home countries, spanning five different national teams. From seasoned veterans to rising prospects, here’s a look at the Canucks players heading to Milan-Cortina and what they bring to their respective squads.
Latvia: Teddy Blueger & Anrī Ravinskis
Teddy Blueger was one of the first names locked in for Latvia’s Olympic roster, and it’s easy to see why. The veteran forward brings a wealth of international experience, having competed in three World Championships and two U20 World Juniors.
He also played a key role in Latvia’s Olympic qualifiers back in 2022, notching four points in three games. Though his spot on Vancouver’s lineup was in question earlier this season, Blueger returned to action on January 21 and has since chipped in with four goals and three assists.
He’s a steady two-way presence who gives Latvia a reliable option down the middle.
Anrī Ravinskis, on the other hand, is getting his Olympic shot under different circumstances. The 23-year-old forward was a late addition to the Latvian roster, stepping in after an injury to a fellow countryman.
Ravinskis has been grinding away with the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks this season, tallying two goals and an assist in 27 games. While this is his Olympic debut, he’s no stranger to the international stage-he’s suited up for Latvia at both the World Juniors and the World Championships.
For Ravinskis, this tournament is a chance to show he can contribute at the highest level.
Germany: Lukas Reichel
Lukas Reichel may only be 23, but he’s already built a solid résumé in international play. The forward has represented Germany in four World Championships and one U20 World Juniors, and now he’s adding the Olympics to his list.
Since being acquired by Vancouver in October, Reichel has been skating with Abbotsford, where he’s posted five goals and five assists in 19 games. While he’s not currently on the NHL roster, his skill set and experience make him a valuable piece for Germany as they look to make noise in the round-robin.
Czechia: Filip Hronek & David Kämpf
Filip Hronek brings the most international experience of any Canuck heading to the Olympics. The defenseman has been a fixture on Czechia’s blue line over the years, with five World Championship appearances and two U20 World Juniors under his belt.
Since the departure of Quinn Hughes in mid-December, Hronek has stepped into a bigger leadership role in Vancouver-wearing an ‘A’ and logging heavy minutes. With five goals and 27 assists in 57 games this season, he’s proving he can anchor a defense at both the NHL and international levels.
Expect him to be a go-to guy for Czechia.
David Kämpf might not have been a lock for the Czech roster early on, but given the uncertainty around Filip Chytil’s status this season, his inclusion makes sense. Kämpf has represented Czechia at three World Championships and two U20 World Juniors, so he knows what it takes to compete internationally. Offensively, it’s been a quieter season for him in Vancouver-two goals and four assists in 34 games-but he’s shown flashes of the reliable, defensively responsible center that teams value in tournament play.
Finland: Kevin Lankinen
Kevin Lankinen has played himself back into Finland’s plans in a big way. After a standout gold-medal run in 2019, the goalie hadn’t suited up for the national team again until recently.
But a strong showing at the 4 Nations Faceoff helped change that. Lankinen not only made the team-he stole the starter’s role from Juuse Saros during the tournament and helped Finland to their first win.
Since signing with Vancouver in 2024, Lankinen has shown he can handle a starter’s workload, especially with standout performances in November and December. Whether he starts in Milan-Cortina remains to be seen, but he’s certainly earned the trust of the Finnish coaching staff.
Sweden: Elias Pettersson
For Elias Pettersson, this Olympic appearance is a milestone. It’s his first time representing Sweden on this stage, though he’s no stranger to international play.
Pettersson won a World Championship gold and a World Juniors silver in 2018, and also played in both tournaments in 2017 and 2019. While his NHL play has seen some ups and downs over the past couple of seasons, there have been stretches where his offensive creativity and defensive awareness shine through.
He didn’t register any points at the recent 4 Nations Faceoff, but don’t count him out-Pettersson has the kind of skill set that can flip a game in a heartbeat.
Olympic Round-Robin Schedule (All times PT)
February 11
- Finland vs.
Slovakia - 7:40 AM
- Italy vs.
Sweden - 12:10 PM
February 12
- Canada vs.
Czechia - 7:40 AM
- USA vs.
Latvia - 12:10 PM
- Denmark vs.
Germany - 12:10 PM
February 13
- Sweden vs.
Finland - 3:10 AM
- Czechia vs.
France - 7:40 AM
February 14
- Slovakia vs.
Sweden - 3:10 AM
- Latvia vs.
Germany - 3:10 AM
- Italy vs.
Finland - 7:40 AM
February 15
- Czechia vs.
Switzerland - 3:10 AM
- Latvia vs.
Denmark - 10:10 AM
- Germany vs.
USA - 12:10 PM
The Canucks' Olympic contingent is a diverse mix of veterans and emerging talent, each bringing something different to their national squads. Whether it’s leadership, experience, or a chance to prove themselves on the big stage, these seven players will be ones to watch as the tournament unfolds.