Slovakia unveiled its roster for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Thursday. It's the first time NHL players will participate in the Olympics since 2014. Slovakia has medaled once in the Winter Olympics, capturing bronze at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time since 2014. Here is who is going to Milan, Italy for the 2026 Winter Games.

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, begin on Feb. 6. For the first time since 2014, the NHL will send players to compete in the men's hockey tournament, which begins on Feb. 11, culminating in the gold medal game on Feb.

One of the most anticipated sports at every Winter Olympics is ice hockey. Women's hockey, in particular, comes into the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with surging momentum thanks to the popularity of the Professional Women's Hockey League following its launch in 2023.

When does ice hockey get started at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics? Here's what to know on the full men's and women's schedules.