Inside Team USA Hockey’s road to the 2026 Winter Olympics | FULL INTERVIEWS

Team USA Hockey is building toward the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, and these are the voices helping shape the program on and off the ice.

Matt Boldy opens up about the excitement of representing Team USA, reflecting on being the kid once banging on the glass and now seeing his own name on signs in the stands. He talks about growing up idolizing Sidney Crosby, maintaining his pregame routines, balancing downtime with golf and family, and the pride that comes with international play. Boldy also shares what it’s like competing against NHL teammates on opposing countries and how his past Team USA experience shapes his Olympic mindset.

Quinn Hughes discusses the whirlwind of preparing for his first Olympic Games while adjusting to major changes at the NHL level. He shares insight into his low-key game-day habits, his love of reading, and what it will mean to represent the United States alongside his brother on the Olympic stage. Hughes also talks about family sacrifices, national pride, and focusing on the ultimate goal: winning gold.

Brock Faber, the youngest player in the group, reflects on returning to the Olympics after a vastly different first experience during the COVID era. He talks about growing up in Minnesota’s hockey culture, keeping his pregame routine simple, and embracing the responsibility of competing against the world’s best NHL talent. Faber also shares appreciation for the coaches and mentors who shaped his career and what representing Team USA means to him personally.

Jaccob Slavin offers a deeply personal perspective, describing his journey from a small hockey town in Colorado to a long NHL career. He speaks openly about faith, purpose, and viewing hockey as a platform bigger than wins and losses. Slavin reflects on the people who influenced his development, the pride of representing his hometown and state, and what longevity in the NHL has taught him about perspective and gratitude.

Brock Nelson shares his path from growing up in Minnesota to becoming an Olympic veteran, discussing how this Olympic experience will differ from his first. He talks about playoff-style intensity in international hockey, rivalries with Canada and Sweden, staying grounded amid the noise, and what it means to return to the Olympics with family able to attend this time. Nelson also reflects on growing up immersed in hockey culture and never looking back.

Bill Guerin, serving as Team USA’s general manager, provides insight into the construction of the Olympic roster, the balance between skill and sacrifice, and what separates international competition from the NHL grind. He discusses leadership, buy-in, and the standards required to compete for a gold medal on the world stage.

Finally, T.J. Oshie reflects on his long international career, the pride that comes with representing the United States, and the lessons learned through Olympic and world competition. Oshie talks about leadership, resilience, and what continues to motivate him whenever he puts on the USA jersey.

Together, these conversations offer a rare, in-depth look at the personalities, preparation, and pride behind Team USA men’s hockey heading into the Olympics.

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