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

Slovakia 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 has medaled once in the Winter Olympics, capturing bronze in 2022 in Beijing. 

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 Slovakia

Forwards:

Dalibor Dvorsky (St. Louis Blues/Sudbury Wolves)

Adam Ruzicka (Moscow Spartak/Sarnia Sting/Sudbury Wolves)

Adam Liska (Cherepovets Severstal/Kitchener Rangers)

Defenceman:

Peter Ceresnak (Pardubice HC/Peterborough Petes)

Erik Cernak (Tampa Bay Lightning/Erie Otters)

Slovakia opens its Olympic schedule on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, facing Finland at 4:40 pm EST. 

They continue group play on Friday, Feb. 13, against Italy, followed by a matchup with Sweden on Saturday, Feb. 14. 

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.