Blues Shine at 2026 Winter Olympics

Five St. Louis Blues players compete for gold in Milan

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are underway in Milan, and five St. Louis Blues players are representing their home countries. Goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenseman Colton Parayko are competing for Team Canada, while forward Pius Suter is playing for Switzerland, defenseman Philip Broberg is suiting up for Sweden, and forward Dalibor Dvorsky is representing Slovakia.

Why it matters

The Blues have a long history of sending players to the Winter Olympics, dating back to the 1998 Nagano Games. This year's contingent continues that tradition, showcasing the team's global talent and the NHL's strong representation at the highest levels of international hockey.

The details

Over the past several Winter Olympics, a number of Blues players have competed, including Brett Hull, Al MacInnis, and Chris Pronger in 1998, Doug Weight, Keith Tkachuk, and Pavol Demitra in 2002, and more recently, David Backes, T.J. Oshie, and Vladimir Tarasenko. This year's group features a mix of veteran leadership and rising young stars, all aiming to bring home gold medals for their respective countries.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are currently underway in Milan, Italy.
  • The hockey tournament runs from February 6-22, 2026.

The players

Jordan Binnington

Goaltender for the St. Louis Blues, competing for Team Canada.

Colton Parayko

Defenseman for the St. Louis Blues, competing for Team Canada.

Pius Suter

Forward for the St. Louis Blues, competing for Team Switzerland.

Philip Broberg

Defenseman for the St. Louis Blues, competing for Team Sweden.

Dalibor Dvorsky

Forward for the St. Louis Blues, competing for Team Slovakia.

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What they’re saying

“It's an honor to represent my country at the Olympics. I'm excited to compete against the best players in the world and bring home a gold medal for Canada.”

— Jordan Binnington (nhl.com)

“The Olympics are a dream come true. I can't wait to hit the ice and show what the Blues are all about on the international stage.”

— Colton Parayko (nhl.com)

What’s next

The hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics will conclude on February 22, 2026, with the gold medal game.

The takeaway

The St. Louis Blues' strong representation at the 2026 Winter Olympics underscores the team's depth of talent and its place as a premier NHL franchise. These players' performances in Milan will showcase the Blues' global reach and their commitment to developing world-class hockey talent.