Boeser Demko and Hutson Join USA Men’s Olympic Preliminary Roster Report Reveals
The USA Hockey organization announced the inclusion of three notable players in its preliminary roster for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics. Brock Boeser, Lane Hutson, and Thatcher Demko have been added, as reported by Frank Seravalli.
Brock Boeser, Lane Hutson, and Thatcher Demko Added to Team USA Roster
This announcement follows the initial preliminary roster, which featured 44 players who participated in an orientation camp earlier this year. Neither Boeser nor Demko attended the camp held in Plymouth, Michigan, in August. However, Hutson’s exclusion was particularly surprising, given his outstanding performance last season.
Player Highlights
- Lane Hutson: The defenseman has been a standout player for the Montreal Canadiens, finishing the 2024-25 season with 66 points, including six goals and 60 assists. His achievement makes him one of the few freshmen in NHL history to record over 50 assists in a season.
- Thatcher Demko: The Vancouver Canucks goaltender had a challenging 2024-25 season, recording a 10-8-3 record, a 2.90 goals-against average, and an .889 save percentage. Despite these statistics, he has previously been a significant contributor to Team USA in international play.
- Brock Boeser: The forward finished last season with 25 goals and 50 assists in 75 games, although this was a decline from his previous year’s performance. His international accomplishments include winning bronze at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and the 2016 World Juniors.
Current Status and Previous Achievements
Lane Hutson’s recent accolades include winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s rookie of the year. He has also contributed to the U.S. national team’s success by assisting in their gold medal win at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship and securing bronze at the 2023 World Juniors.
While Demko aims to return to his prior Vezina Trophy finalist form from the 2023-24 season, he has previously represented Team USA multiple times, including at two World Championships and the U-18s, winning a silver medal.
As the countdown to the Olympics continues, the addition of these players emphasizes USA Hockey’s commitment to selecting top talent for international competition. Fans are eager to see how Boeser, Hutson, and Demko will perform on the world stage.
