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Auston Matthews and William Nylander named to 2026 Olympic rosters

Originally posted on 6IX ON ICE | By Karim Kurji | Last updated Jun 16, 2025 3:47 PM ET

The 2026 Olympics is just eight months away. Today, international hockey federations announced their “Olympic Six”, the first six members of their men’s Olympic rosters.

Toronto Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews and William Nylander were named to USA’s and Sweden’s rosters respectively.

We’re just getting started. Introducing the first six members of the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team #WinterOlympics

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— USA Hockey (@usahockey) June 16, 2025

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— Tre Kronor (@Trekronorse) June 16, 2025

An expected but huge honour

Both Matthews and Nylander will play major roles for their countries at the Olympics next year. Both were part of the 4 Nations Faceoff rosters and served in leadership roles, which they will likely continue in at the Olympics.

Matthews served as the captain of Team USA at the 4 Nations, but put up just three assists in three games. He will be looking to make a bigger impact on the world’s biggest stage.

Nylander was an assistant captain for Sweden at the 4 Nations and had just two assists in three games. He will also be looking to make more of an impact at the Olympics.

Congrats to Auston and William on the Olympic nods!

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