Marco Odermatt is often referred to as the Roger Federer of ski racing, a flattering comparison to the tennis great and fellow Swiss icon.

Switzerland unveiled its roster for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Wednesday, headlined by Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi and New Jersey Devils forward Nico Hischier. Switzerland is looking to win a medal at the Olympics for the first time since taking bronze in 1948.

The Americans have the team of Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse looking to capture the country’s first medal in the event. Thiesse is also playing on the women’s team, and will try and use her status as a launching pad in the mixed doubles.

These are the first Games to truly embrace the IOC’s reform plan of using existing venues no matter how far apart they are.

Bruins forward will represent Czechia, Oilers center to have honor for Germany, Jets forward to lead Switzerland

A bid by Switzerland to host the 2038 Winter Olympics could be finalised by 2027 if the local political consultation process is successfully completed by the end of this year, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.

The USA routed Czechia 5-1 in their Olympics women's hockey opener. Hayley Scamurra scored twice and Hilary Knight had a goal.