Five OHL Graduates Selected for Team Czechia’s 2026 Olympic Winter Games Roster

Czechia has unveiled its roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, showcasing five OHL alumni among the nation’s top selections. The team is looking to win a gold medal for the first time since 1998 in Nagano. 

This tournament also marks the first appearance of National Hockey League (NHL) players at the Olympics in twelve years. 

Five OHL Alumni Named to Team Czechia

Forwards:

Radek Faksa (Dallas Stars/Kitchener Rangers/Sudbury Wolves)

Pavel Zacha (Boston Bruins/Sarnia Sting)

David Tomasek (Edmonton Oilers/Belleville Bulls)

Dominik Kubalik (Zug EV/Sudbury Wolves/Kitchener Rangers)

Defenceman:

Filip Hronek (Vancouver Canucks/Saginaw Spirit)

Czechia opens its Olympic schedule on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, facing Canada at 4:40 pm EST. 

They continue group play on Friday, Feb. 13, against France, followed by a matchup with Switzerland on Sunday, Feb. 15. 

If they advance, qualifying games for the knockout stage begin Tuesday, Feb. 17, with quarterfinal action on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The semifinals are set for Friday, Feb. 20, with the bronze‑ and gold‑medal games taking place on Feb. 21 and 22.

🔗 View the full roster here.