Why Bruins Star Charlie McAvoy Is Eager For Chance To Play In Olympics

Boston Bruins star defenseman Charlie McAvoy is eager to get a chance to represent his country at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

McAvoy was one of the six players Team USA already named to the Olympic roster, where the star defenseman will have a key role on the blue line. Although the focus remains on the Boston Bruins, he’s eager to have the opportunity to be an Olympian and represent his country.

“The Olympics are as big as it gets in sports,” McAvoy said to Olympics.com and Olympic Broadcasting Services. “It’s going to be incredible, and it will be a lifelong dream come true.

“Everything from living in a village to the Games themselves – there are so many things that exist in the Olympics that don’t exist anywhere else, which make it what it is and make it as special as it is,” McAvoy added. “What a dream come true to be able to go to Milan Cortina 2026 – it doesn’t get any bigger.”

McAvoy represented Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off, but he suffered an injury and was unable to finish the tournament.

The Bruins defenseman had to watch Team USA lose in the finals to Team Canada. So, he plans to use that as motivation and help his country win Olympic gold.

“You can expect Team USA to have an extremely competitive team – we’re going to be really fast and skilled. We’re going over there to win a Gold Medal.”

The Men’s 2026 Olympic ice hockey tournament will take place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena and the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena from February 5 to 22 in Milan.