Berlin, February 8, 2026
Germany’s Olympic Hockey Roster Boasts Significant NHL Experience
Team Germany heads to the Olympics with 11 players who have skated in the NHL, led by superstar Leon Draisaitl.
- Germany’s Olympic roster features a strong NHL presence, with 7 of 25 players currently or formerly in the league (9 including reserve lists).
- Leon Draisaitl, the Edmonton Oilers forward, is the centerpiece, bringing a wealth of NHL accolades and experience.
- The team collectively boasts over 3,580 NHL games played and nearly 2,226 points scored.
- Seven players are returning Olympians, having competed in the 2022 Games.
Germany’s men’s hockey team will arrive at the Olympic Games with a substantial amount of NHL pedigree. A total of 11 players on the roster have NHL experience, with seven currently or previously having played in the league, and an additional four on NHL reserve lists. This infusion of North American professionalism is expected to bolster their chances on the Olympic ice.
Draisaitl Leads a Talented Core
Leading the charge is Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers, the most prolific German player in NHL history, surpassing all others in points by a considerable margin. Draisaitl has been a dominant force in the NHL, reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in consecutive years and achieving his fourth consecutive and sixth career season with over 100 points, including four 50-goal campaigns, during the 2024-25 season. His father, Peter Draisaitl, also competed in the Winter Olympics in 1988, 1992, and 1998.
A Trophy Case Full of Accolades
Draisaitl isn’t just a scorer; he’s an award winner. He is the only German player to win the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy (2024-25), and also claimed the Art Ross Trophy, Ted Lindsay Trophy, and Hart Memorial Trophy in 2019-20. Other German NHL award winners include Moritz Seider (2021-22 Calder Trophy), Olie Kolzig (multiple Vezina and Player Award wins), and Thomas Greiss (William M. Jennings Trophy in 2018-19).
Beyond Draisaitl: Key Contributors
Moritz Seider, a defenseman with the Detroit Red Wings, is the highest-drafted German defenseman in NHL history, selected sixth overall in 2019. He played a key role in Germany’s silver medal run at the 2023 World Championship. Tim Stützle of the Ottawa Senators is quickly rising through the ranks, already the fourth-highest scoring German in NHL history, and has recorded three consecutive 70-point seasons alongside Draisaitl.
Goaltending and Stanley Cup Champions
Philipp Grubauer, currently with the Seattle Kraken, is the only German goaltender to have won the Stanley Cup, achieving the feat with the Washington Capitals in 2018. He’s one of five Germans to ever lift the Cup, joining Nico Sturm (twice with Colorado and Florida), Tom Kuhnhackl (twice with Pittsburgh), Dennis Seidenberg, and Uwe Krupp. Sturm is unique among his countrymen, having won the Stanley Cup with two different franchises.
Returning Faces and Olympic Experience
Three players from Germany’s 2018 Olympic silver medal team are back for another run: Dominik Kahun, Moritz Müller, and Jonas Müller. They are joined by Mathias Niederberger, Tobias Rieder, Frederik Tiffels, and Fabio Wagner, who also competed in the 2022 Olympics. In total, seven players are returning Olympians from the 2022 Games.
A Legacy of Silver Medals
Germany’s players have a history of success on the international stage, with a combined 10 Olympic participations among seven players. The team boasts three silver medals won by individual players, and a remarkable 16 silver medals from the World Championships earned by 16 players.
Youth and Experience Combined
The roster blends youth and experience. Korbinian Geibel, at 23 years and 218 days old on February 11, 2026, is the youngest player, while Moritz Müller, at 39 years and 84 days, is the oldest. The average age of the team is 28.81 years, with an average height of 1.83 meters and weight of 87 kilograms.
NHL Stats and Playoff Pedigree
Collectively, these players have amassed 3,580 NHL games played, scoring 863 goals, 1,363 assists, and 2,226 points. Goalkeepers on the roster have 177 NHL victories. In the 2025-26 NHL season, they combined for 308 games played, 89 goals, 145 assists, 234 points, and 11 goaltending wins. They also bring 195 games of NHL playoff experience, with 59 goals, 99 assists, 158 points, and 26 goaltending victories.
