Canada and Finland Reveal 2026 Winter Olympics Hockey Jerseys
In anticipation of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in February, Canada and Finland have showcased their hockey uniforms.
Canada's Uniforms
- White jersey featuring a red maple leaf
- Black jersey with a black maple leaf
- Red and black version
Finland's Uniforms
- White version
- Dark blue version
Teams' Recent Olympic Performances
Finland enters the 2026 Olympics riding the momentum from their gold medal win in Beijing 2022, which was the country's first gold in ice hockey.
Canada has a strong Olympic history with nine gold medals in ice hockey but has not won since the 2014 Sochi Games. In 2022, Canada did not secure a medal.
Significance of NHL Players' Participation
The 2026 Winter Olympics will mark the return of NHL players for the first time since 2014. NHL athletes competed from 1998 to 2014 but were absent in 2018 due to scheduling conflicts during the NHL season.
"With the Winter Olympics coming during the NHL's season, the league will take a mid-season break to allow players to represent their home countries."
This decision promises a highly competitive ice hockey tournament, as top players will be available to compete.
Author's Summary
Canada and Finland unveiled their 2026 Olympic hockey jerseys as NHL players return, promising an intense competition with Finland defending its first gold medal won in 2022.