The men\u2019s Olympic hockey tournament begins Wednesday morning, and eight Boston Bruins will take part in the competition.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All eight are making their Olympic debuts, as NHL players return to the Games for the first time since 2014.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Two Bruins who wear the alternate captain\u2019s \u2018A\u2019 in Boston will do so for their national teams. Also, both goalies from the Bruins NHL roster made it to their country\u2019s roster.<\/p>\n
Slovakia and Finland open the tournament on Wednesday at 10:40 AM ET, and Sweden and host-nation Italy are on at 3:10 PM.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
CZECHIA<\/p>\n
David Pastrnak<\/a> \u2013 No. 88<\/p>\n Stats: GP: 52, G: 22, A: 49, Pts: 71; +\/-: +2, PIM: 40<\/p>\n Pastrnak is no stranger to representing his country, but this one means a little more. He has played in World Championships, U-18 and U-20 World Junior Championships, and the World U-17 Hockey Challenge. He skated on the first line<\/a> during Czechia\u2019s practice this week.\u00a0<\/p>\n His 71 points lead the Bruins and rank sixth in the NHL.\u00a0<\/p>\n READ MORE: Bruins\u2019 Pastrnak and McAvoy Named Alternate Captain At Olympics<\/a><\/p>\n Schedule<\/p>\n Thursday, Feb. 12 vs. Canada \u2013 10:40 AM<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 13 vs. France \u2013 10:40 AM<\/p>\n Sunday, Feb. 15 vs. Switzerland \u2013 6:10 AM<\/p>\n FINLAND<\/p>\n Henri Jokiharju<\/a> \u2013 No. 10<\/p>\n Stats: GP: 33, G: 0, A: 9, Pts: 9; +\/-: +3, PIM: 12<\/p>\n Jokiharju skated with Team Finland at the Four Nations Face-Off last year, and he scored the team\u2019s first goal<\/a> of the tournament. He has played for Finland at the World Championship, and he was an alternate captain at the U-20 World Junior Championships. He played in the U-18 tournament as well as the World U-17 Hockey Challenge.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jokiharju skated on the second defensive pair<\/a> with Olli Maatta.\u00a0<\/p>\n Joonas Korpisalo<\/a> \u2013 No. 70<\/p>\n Stats: GP: 22, Record: 10-8-2; GAA: 3.15, SV%: .893<\/p>\n Korpisalo was a late addition<\/a> to the Finnish roster, finding out shortly before the Bruins\u2019 last game before the break. He has played at the World Championship, as well as the U-20 World Junior Championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n Korpisalo has gone 4-0-2 in his last six starts with a 2.20 GAA and a .918 SV%. He slotted in as the third goaltender during practice this week.<\/p>\n Schedule<\/p>\n Wednesday, Feb. 11 vs. Slovakia \u2013 10:40 AM<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 13 vs. Sweden \u2013 6:10 AM<\/p>\n Saturday, Feb. 14 vs. Italy \u2013 10:40 AM<\/p>\n LATVIA<\/p>\n Dans Locmelis<\/a> \u2013 No. 11<\/p>\n Stats (with Providence): GP: 43, G: 15, A: 13, Pts: 28; +\/-: +16, PIM: 6<\/p>\n Locmelis, the UMass product who turned pro last March, will center the third line<\/a> for Latvia. He played in the World Championship over the summer, where he made some headlines after receiving praise<\/a> from Sidney Crosby<\/a>. He captained Latvia at the 2024 U-20 World Junior Championships.<\/p>\n Schedule<\/p>\n Thursday, Feb. 12 vs. United States \u2013 3:10 PM<\/p>\n Saturday, Feb. 14 vs. Germany \u2013 6:10 AM<\/p>\n Sunday, Feb. 15 vs. Denmark \u2013 1:10 PM<\/p>\n SWEDEN<\/p>\n Elias Lindholm<\/a> \u2013 No. 28<\/p>\n Stats: GP: 44, G: 11, A: 26, Pts: 37; +\/-: Even, PIM: 34<\/p>\n Elias Lindholm played for Team Sweden at both the Four Nations Face-Off and the World Championship last season. At the World Championship, he scored eight goals and had 14 points. He also played for Sweden at the U-18 and U-20 World Juniors.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lindholm skated as the third line center<\/a> during Sweden\u2019s practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hampus Lindholm<\/a> \u2013 No. 27<\/p>\n Stats: GP: 43, G: 4, A: 15, Pts: 19; +\/-: -8, PIM: 44<\/p>\n Hampus Lindholm joined Team Sweden due to an injury<\/a> to Jonas Brodin<\/a>. He did not play at Four Nations; he missed the last 65 games of the 2024-25 season with an injury. It is Lindholm\u2019s first time representing Sweden since the 2018 World Championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lindholm was on the fourth defensive pair<\/a> with Oliver Ekman-Larsson at Sweden\u2019s practice.<\/p>\n Schedule<\/p>\n Wednesday, Feb. 11 vs. Italy \u2013 3:10 PM<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 13 vs. Finland \u2013 6:10 AM<\/p>\n Saturday, Feb. 14 vs. Slovakia \u2013 6:10 AM<\/p>\n UNITED STATES<\/p>\n Charlie McAvoy<\/a> \u2013 No. 25<\/p>\n Stats: GP: 45, G: 4, A: 35, Pts: 39; +\/-: +5, PIM: 44<\/p>\n McAvoy was named an alternate captain for the United States, like he was at the Four Nations Face-Off last year. He has also played for Team USA in two World Championships, two U-20 World Junior Championships, a U-18 World Juniors, and a World U-17 Hockey Challenge.\u00a0<\/p>\n McAvoy was on the first pair<\/a> of defense with Quinn Hughes<\/a>.<\/p>\n