University of Connecticut Athletics
Tage Thompson Named to USA Hockey Olympic Roster
1/2/2026 11:24:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
STORRS, Conn. – UConn alum Tage Thompson has been named to the 2026 USA Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team as announced Friday morning by USA Hockey. Thompson is the first UConn men's hockey athlete to be named to the USA Hockey Olympic Roster.
"We are extremely proud of Tage for being named to USA Hockey Olympic roster," said UConn men's hockey head coach Mike Cavanaugh. "Tage's journey from his time at UConn to the world stage speaks to his commitment to the game. He earned everything that's come his way, and he's a tremendous representative of UConn hockey and USA Hockey. We're extremely proud of him and excited to watch him compete at the highest level."
Thompson is off to another strong start with the Buffalo Sabres, posting 20 goals with 17 assists for 37 total points in 39 games played. Thompson has been an integral part in helping the Sabres tie a franchise record with their 10 straight wins, most recently scoring two goals and adding an assist vs. Dallas on Dec. 31.
USA will kick off the Winter Olympics with a matchup vs. Latvia on Feb 12.
he full schedule for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is as follows:
Thursday, Feb. 12
Group C
Latvia vs. United States, 3:10 p.m. -- Santagiulia Arena
Germany vs. Denmark, 3:10 p.m. - Rho Arena
Saturday, Feb. 14
Group C
Germany vs. Latvia, 6:10 a.m. -- Rho Arena
USA vs. Denmark, 3:10 p.m. -- Santagiulia Arena
Sunday, Feb. 15
Group C
USA vs. Germany, 3:10 p.m. -- Santagiulia Arena
Denmark vs. Latvia, 3:10 p.m. -- Rho Arena
Tuesday Feb. 17
Qualification playoff, 6:10 a.m. -- Santagiulia Arena
Qualification playoff, 6:10 a.m. -- Rho Arena
Qualification playoff, 10:40 a.m. -- Santagiulia Arena
Qualification playoff, 3:10 p.m. -- Santagiulia Arena
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Quarterfinal, 6:10 a.m. -- Santagiulia Arena
Quarterfinal, 8:10 a.m. -- Rho Arena
Quarterfinal, 10:40 a.m. -- Santagiulia Arena
Quarterfinal, 3:10 p.m -- Santagiulia Arena
Friday, Feb. 20
Semifinal, 10:40 a.m. -- Santagiulia Arena
Semifinal, 3:10 p.m. -- Santagiulia Arena
Saturday, Feb. 21
Bronze medal game, 2:40 p.m. -- Santagiulia Arena
Sunday, Feb. 22
Gold medal game, 8:10 a.m. -- Santagiulia Arena
