NEWS
4 Edmonton Oilers are invited to Team Canada’s training camp for 2026 Olympics! Details 👇
Hockey Canada has invited four forward and defense players from the Edmonton Oilers to attend its National Teams Orientation Camp in Calgary from August 26–28, 2025. This off‑ice event brings together men’s, women’s, and para hockey athletes to begin the journey to the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Olympics .
The Oilers players invited:
Connor McDavid (Forward)
Zach Hyman (Forward)
Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins (Forward)
Evan Bouchard (Defense)
🔍 Why it Matters
Connor McDavid is already confirmed on Canada’s preliminary Olympic roster, originally separately announced in mid‑June among only six players .
The other three—Hyman, Nugent‑Hopkins, and Bouchard—were competitive additions to the 42-player pool. All three are town on Canada’s radar and could vie for final roster spots during camp and the early 2025‑26 NHL season .
These four Oilers are tied with the Golden Knights for the second‑most NHL players invited to orientation camp; only the Florida Panthers had more invitees (5) .
📅 What Happens Next
Orientation Camp in Calgary (Aug 26–28, 2025): A three-day event focused on off-ice team building, player meetings, presentations, and media engagements. It’s a prelude to deeper on‑ice evaluations .
Final roster decisions: From the 42 NHL invitees, the Canadian staff—including GM Doug Armstrong and Head Coach Jon Cooper—will select their final 25‑man Olympic roster, with camp performance and early season form playing big roles.
Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey tournament kicks off February 11, 2026, in Milan and Cortina, ending with the gold medal game on February 22 .
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🏒 Oilers at a Glance
Player Position Notes
Connor McDavid F Already locked in as one of Canada’s first six picks for Olympics
Zach Hyman F Team Canada-style grinder; keen to make national team debut
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins F Veteran two-way center, first Olympic chance since early testing
Evan Bouchard D Two-way defenseman with strong playoff performance credentials
McDavid remains the only Oilers player officially confirmed for Italy, but Hyman, Nugent‑Hopkins, and Bouchard headline the next wave of potential additions during orientation camp.
✅ Summary
Four Oilers—McDavid, Hyman, Nugent‑Hopkins, and Bouchard—were selected among 42 NHLers for Hockey Canada’s orientation camp in Calgary.
McDavid is confirmed for the national team; the other three will look to earn a spot through strong camp and season performance.
The road to Milan‑Cortina 2026 continues with final selections likely coming early next season.
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