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 Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Sam Reinhart (13) during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game against the United States at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/edbd6f96-2513-43d4-a012-eee3d34984e8.jpeg] Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Sam Reinhart (13) during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game against the United States at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images 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 Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Latest From THN’s Western Hockey League [https://thehockeynews.com/whl] Site: WHL Standouts At The 2026 World Juniors: December 31 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/whl-standouts-at-the-2026-world-juniors-december-31] WHL Standouts At The 2026 World Juniors: December 29 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/whl-standouts-at-the-2026-world-juniors-december-29] Standouts From Week 15 Of The 2025-26 WHL Season [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/standouts-from-week-15-of-the-2025-26-whl-season] WHL Standouts At The 2026 World Juniors: December 27 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/whl-standouts-at-the-2026-world-juniors-december-27] Edmonton Oil Kings Bolster Roster With Pair Of Trades [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/oil-kings-bolster-roster-with-pair-of-trades] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*11e3hua*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjYzMzYxOTQkbzkwOSRnMSR0MTc2NjMzNzA3NyRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/02bda218-98f8-43c3-b88e-3490ee628e28.jpeg] The Hockey News
