Charlie McAvoy has always dreamed about playing in the Olympics. The Boston Bruins defenseman will get his wish in 2026.

The Bruins defenseman was one of the “first six” players named to Team USA’s preliminary roster for the Milano Cortina games. A Long Island native, McAvoy has long said it’s a goal to represent the United States at the Olympics.

The U.S. named Brady and Matthew Tkachuk, Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Quinn Hughes and Charlie McAvoy as its first six players for the 2026 Olympics. General manager Bill Guerin said that group of four forwards and two defensemen avoids goaltenders because USA Hockey wanted to let the first half of the

Pastrnak and Zacha helped lead Czechia to the gold medal at the 2024 IIHF World Championship. McAvoy, who has a decorated history with Team USA, was an alternate captain at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Team USA men's hockey named Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews and Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel among six players to its roster for the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy.

Charlie McAvoy is heading to the 2026 Olympics. The Bruins defenseman was one of the “first six” players named to Team USA’s preliminary roster for the Milano Cortina games. A