The preparations for the upcoming Winter Olympics are underway, with teams announcing their preliminary rosters and the competition schedule. The Olympic hockey tournament, featuring 58 games and 22 teams, will kick off on February 11, starting with Team Slovakia facing Team Finland. Notable early selections include Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby for Canada, as well as Auston Matthews leading the U.S. squad. Teams from Sweden, Finland, Czechia, and Switzerland have also named their first players, while several NHL teams are strongly represented, including the Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning. The excitement builds as the international hockey community gears up for an intense Olympic showdown.