‘Flyers’ defenseman Travis Sanheim has been named to Team Canada’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy.’Flyers’ defenseman Travis Sanheim has been named to Team Canada’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy.
The official roster was announced on December 31, 2025, marking the return of NHL players to Olympic hockey for the first time since 2014. Sanheim, a reliable shutdown defenseman known for his heavy ice time (averaging over 24 minutes per game this season) and strong two-way play, earned his spot after impressing in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, where he stepped up due to injuries and played key minutes for Canada.
Canada opens the tournament against Czechia on February 12, 2026. This will be Sanheim’s first Olympic appearance, joining a stacked blue line with players like Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and Josh Morrissey. Congrats to him—it’s a well-deserved honor for the 29-year-old from Elkhorn, Manitoba!
Travis Sanheim on making Team Canada:
“Representing my country at the Olympics is something I’ve dreamed about since I was a kid. Having that dream come true really is special and I can’t wait to wear the maple leaf and compete alongside the best hockey players in the world.”
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