“NHLers haven’t been able to play in the Olympics in a really long time,” said New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, who will represent the United States. “It is a dream come true.” NHL players have participated in five Olympics: Nagano in 1998, Salt Lake in 2002, Torino in 2006, Vancouver in 2010 and Sochi in 2014.

At international hockey tournaments, down is often up. Because of the short sample sizes, the absolute best worldwide players aren’t always the top contributors at a given event.

Four members of the No. 3 Michigan State hockey team are spending winter break in Minnesota, competing in the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championships — one of the most competitive international contests for hockey players ...

Ski mountaineering will be in the spotlight on the international stage as the only new sport for the Winter Olympics this year.