Jets' Kyle Connor reflects on his excitement for the chance to represent the USA at the Olympic Games
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Jack Sutherland
Jan 3, 2026 (4:58 PM)
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Photo credit: The Hockey Writers
Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor was included on the roster for Team USA in the upcoming Olympics next month, and he can't wait to get things going in Milan.
After weeks of anticipation, the rosters for the top hockey nations who will be competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics of Canada, the United States and Sweden have all been released.
All three teams have several of their usual suspects included on the roster, and all three have also had some notable snubs from deserving players that have left multiple fans and analyst puzzled.
But one player who was included on the American roster is forward Kyle Connor, who was also on the roster for last February's 4 Nations Faceoff.
Connor, who will join his fellow Jets teammate Connor Hellebuyck on the American roster, is looking forward to getting things going in Milan and also said that he anticipates the feeling in the Olympics being different than that of the 4 Nations Faceoff.
Never taking anything like that for granted. And there's nothing better than representing your country and playing for them and playing for something bigger than you.
So, it's just like any other game, you kind of learn from it for what you have done. And as a player, certain areas that you're constantly working on your game, whether it's regular season or in the 4 Nations, I don't think it necessarily changes the way that I play.
There's a style of play that I like to play and dictate the pace. And play with lots of speed. And I don't think that really changes. - Kyle Connor
So, it's just like any other game, you kind of learn from it for what you have done. And as a player, certain areas that you're constantly working on your game, whether it's regular season or in the 4 Nations, I don't think it necessarily changes the way that I play.
There's a style of play that I like to play and dictate the pace. And play with lots of speed. And I don't think that really changes. - Kyle Connor
Kyle Connor Once Again Will Represent The USA
Just as he did in the 4 Nations Faceoff and at other points during his professional career at various levels, Connor will represent Team USA at this year's Olympics.
He has played his entire NHL career in a Jets sweater after they took him with the 17th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
So far this year, Connor has 46 points (18G, 28A).
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