9 Former WHLers Named To Canada's 2026 Winter Olympics Team

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Anticipation is starting to grow ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. With the games just over a month away, nations are starting to announce their rosters for the men's hockey tournament. One of the countries that has already made its announcement is Team Canada, which features a handful of former WHLers.

In total, nine former WHLers have been named to Team Canada. On top of the players, the team also includes former Medicine Hat Tigers forward Jim Nill, who will serve as the Assistant General Manager. Below are the nine former WHLers who have made Team Canada.

Canada’s Men’s Hockey Team Roster, 2026 Olympic Winter Games – WHL Alumni

Goaltenders:

Darcy Kuemper- Red Deer Rebels

Logan Thompson- Brandon Wheat Kings

Defensemen:

Josh Morrissey- Kelowna Rockets

Travis Sanheim- Calgary Hitmen

Shea Theodore- Seattle Thunderbirds

Forwards:

Brandon Hagel- Red Deer Rebels

Brayden Point- Moose Jaw Warriors

Sam Reinhart- Kootenay ICE

Mark Stone- Brandon Wheat Kings

Canada's Men's 2026 Winter Olympics Schedule:

Canada vs Czechia, 7:40 am PT

Canada vs Switzerland, 12:10 pm PT

Canada vs France, 7:40 am PT

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