2026 Olympics
Luukkonen sidelined for Olympics by injury, Korpisalo steps in
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Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics due to a lower-body injury sustained earlier this week. Boston Bruins netminder Joonas Korpisalo has been named as his replacement on Team Finland's roster. The announcement comes just days before the tournament begins in Milan.
Paul Webster, a former Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawk, is heading to Italy as the coach for Team Jacobs in men's curling at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. This will be his fifth Olympic Games, drawing on his background in university curling and coaching achievements. The team, featuring experienced Olympians, begins competition on February 11 against Germany.
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Colorado leads with 31 athletes on Team USA for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, marking the largest U.S. roster ever at 234 competitors. Minnesota follows closely with 24 athletes, while California sends 19. The team includes participants from nearly every state, plus a few from other countries.
Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, Canada's mixed doubles curling team, are set to lead the nation's charge at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. The duo from Chestermere, Alberta, begins competition on February 4 against Czechia, aiming for gold in the event that kicks off the Games. Meanwhile, Team USA's Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin will also debut as the first American athletes in Italy.
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Following Friday's announcement of the U.S. men's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics—largely carrying over the 4 Nations Face-Off team—high-profile omissions like Jason Robertson sparked disappointment, while newcomer Brock Nelson honors a family Olympic legacy. Selections prioritize physicality and defense over pure scoring.