Canes Stars Earn Medals at 2026 Milan Winter Olympics

Slavin, Jarvis, and Aho bring home gold, silver, and bronze for their home countries.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Three Carolina Hurricanes players - Jaccob Slavin (USA), Seth Jarvis (Canada), and Sebastian Aho (Finland) - all earned medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Slavin won gold with Team USA, Jarvis took silver with Canada, and Aho claimed bronze with Finland.

Why it matters

The Hurricanes' strong Olympic performance showcases the talent and global reach of the team's roster, which should boost the franchise's profile and fan excitement heading into the NHL's stretch run.

The details

Slavin was a standout for the gold medal-winning USA team, helping the Americans kill all 18 of their penalties. Jarvis earned his first Olympic point with a game-tying assist for Canada, while Aho scored the opening goal in Finland's bronze medal victory over Slovakia.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics took place in Milan, Italy.
  • The Hurricanes players will return to Raleigh this week, starting with games on Thursday, February 26 and Saturday, February 28.

The players

Jaccob Slavin

A defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes who won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Seth Jarvis

A forward for the Carolina Hurricanes who won a silver medal with Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Sebastian Aho

A forward for the Carolina Hurricanes who won a bronze medal with Team Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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What’s next

The Hurricanes players will return to Raleigh this week and resume their NHL season, looking to build on their Olympic success.

The takeaway

The Hurricanes' strong Olympic performance showcases the depth and global talent of their roster, which should boost fan excitement and the team's profile heading into the NHL's stretch run.