Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel was named to the 2026 U.S. Olympic Mens Ice Hockey Team.
This is the first time in Eichels career that he will be playing at the Olympics.
Eichel is one of the first six Americans added to the preliminary roster that will be competing next February at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
Previously, the all-star forward skated for Team USA in the 4Nations Face-off last February and has represented the United States at the IIHF World Championship three times.
The rest of the U.S roster is expected to be announced by early January 2026.
VGK forward Jonas Rondbjerg was also named to Denmarks preliminary Olympic roster.