Team USA defeated Team Canada in the Men's Final at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The 2026 Winter Olympics have officially come to a close. Athletes from around the world made their countries proud in Italy as the best of the best went head-to-head in several sports. On the hockey side, 10 WHL alumni picked up a medal, with nine of the players being from Canada.
The three medal winners on the men's hockey side were the USA, Canada and Finland. Team USA defeated Canada in the Gold Medal Game, while Finland took home the Bronze Medal. Here are the 10 former WHLers who left the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan with either a Silver or Bronze Medal.
Canada- Silver
Brandon Hagel (Red Deer Rebels, 2016-19)
Seth Jarvis (Portland Winterhawks, 2017-2021)
Sam Reinhart (Kootenay ICE, 2011-15)
Mark Stone (Brandon Wheat Kings, 2008-12)
Josh Morrissey (Prince Albert Raiders, Kelowna Rockets, 2011-15)
Travis Sanheim (Calgary Hitmen, 2013-16)
Shea Theodore (Seattle Thunderbirds, 2011-15)
Darcy Kuemper (Spokane Chiefs, Red Deer Rebels, 07-11)
Logan Thompson (Brandon Wheat Kings, 2014-18)
Finland- Bronze
Henri Jokiharju (Portland Winterhawks, 2016-2018)
Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Canada reacts after losing to the United States in the men's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn ImagesMake sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.
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