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Hockey Canada unveiled the Olympic hockey jerseys Thursday for the men's, women's and Paralympic teams that will compete in the Milan-Cortina Games.
Both the red and blue uniforms feature maple leaf crests, which create an “unbreakable diamond” appearance.
“As the Olympic and Paralympic Games quickly approach and fans eagerly await the start of the women's, men's and Paralympic hockey tournaments in Milan, we are excited to unveil the jerseys that our athletes will wear as they represent all Canadians across the country and around the world on the biggest stage,” said Katherine Henderson, President and CEO of Hockey Canada.
“These Olympic and Paralympic jerseys perfectly reflect Canadian hockey and the passion that Canadian fans have when cheering on our athletes, and we look forward to seeing our teams and fans wear them with pride as we strive to win gold medals in Italy.”
Designed by Nike, the jerseys were unveiled during the first intermission of the first Rivalry Series match between Canada and the United States.
“These jerseys are more than just a uniform, they reflect the pride, passion and history of Canada's Olympic hockey heritage,” said David Shoemaker, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General of the Canadian Olympic Committee.
“These Games are an exciting time for hockey, marking not only the return of NHL players, but also the first Winter Olympic Games since the inception of the PWHL. This is truly a moment for the history books, and I, for one, can't wait to cheer on the men's and women's teams at Cortina Milan 2026.”
The Canadians will begin defending their gold medal on Feb. 5, the day before the opening ceremony. The men's event, which will feature NHL players for the first time since Canada's last gold medal at the 2014 Sochi Games, will play its first game on Feb. 11.
The para hockey tournament starts on March 6.
