Bedard Celebrini Among 42 NHL Players Invited to Canada Olympic Camp

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Hockey Canada announced Friday the 42 men’s players invited to an off-ice Olympic orientation camp set for Aug. 26-28 in Calgary.

The organization also extended invitations to 30 players for the women’s team and 20 players for the para team.

The 42 NHL players selected include Connor Bedard, 20, and Macklin Celebrini, 19. Both were first overall picks in the 2023 and 2024 NHL Drafts respectively.

Here’s the full list of invitees from the men’s side:

= Named to Olympic roster in June as part of six-player announcement by each competing country
= Represented Canada at February’s 4 Nations Face-Off triumph
= Represented Canada at a previous Olympics

Forwards (26)

Player Team
Connor Bedard Blackhawks
Sam Bennett Panthers
Quinton Byfield Kings
Macklin Celebrini Sharks
Anthony Cirelli Lightning
Sidney Crosby Penguins
Brandon Hagel Lightning
Bo Horvat Islanders
Zach Hyman Oilers
Seth Jarvis Hurricanes
Wyatt Johnston Stars
Travis Konecny Flyers
Nathan MacKinnon Avalanche
Brad Marchand Bruins
Mitch Marner Maple Leafs
Connor McDavid Oilers
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Oilers
Brayden Point Lightning
Sam Reinhart Panthers
Mark Scheifele Jets
Mark Stone Golden Knights
Nick Suzuki Canadiens
John Tavares Maple Leafs
Robert Thomas Blues
Carter Verhaeghe Panthers
Tom Wilson Capitals

Defense (13)

Player Team
Evan Bouchard Oilers
Noah Dobson Islanders
Drew Doughty Kings
Aaron Ekblad Panthers
Thomas Harley Stars
Cale Makar Avalanche
Brandon Montour Kraken
Josh Morrissey Jets
Colton Parayko Blues
Travis Sanheim Flyers
Shea Theodore Golden Knights
Devon Toews Avalanche
MacKenzie Weegar Flames

Goalies (3)

Player Team
Jordan Binnington Blues
Adin Hill Golden Knights
Sam Montembeault Canadiens

Full Olympic hockey rosters must be submitted by Dec. 31.

St. Louis Blues president of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong will lead the selection process for Canada’s team. Tampa Bay Lightning bench boss Jon Cooper is the head coach.

Players not invited to the orientation camp can still make the Olympic roster.

The men’s hockey tournament runs from Feb. 12-22 in Milan.

Canada won the last two Olympic men’s hockey tournaments that included NHL players in 2014 and 2010.

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