Danish squad for the Olympic qualification

Following the conclusion of the Summer Olympics in Paris, Denmark will face off against Great Britain, Japan, and Norway from August 29 to September 1, aiming to secure a spot in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo and Milan.

Head coach Mikael Gath has assembled a strong squad, with most players currently playing in foreign leagues, including all of Denmark’s NHL stars. The only exceptions are Morten Poulsen (Herning Blue Fox) and Phillip Schultz (Esbjerg Energy) who play in the Danish Metal Liga. The team’s motivation is reportedly high, especially after the inspiration drawn from the recent Summer Olympics.

The national team will gather on August 23 for a brief training camp, which includes two preparatory matches in Riga, Latvia, on August 25 and 26. These games will help the team finalize their lineup and integrate new players into their system.

Only 23 players will make the final roster for the tournament in Aalborg. If Denmark wins this qualification tournament, it will be their second appearance in the Winter Olympics, following their debut in Beijing 2022, where they reached the quarterfinals. The team is determined to win the qualification and embark on another Olympic journey.

Goalies

 Frederik Andersen, Carolina Hurricanes

 Frederik Dichow, HV71

 Mads Søgaard, Ottawa Senators

Defensemen

 Jesper Jensen Aabo, Klagenfurt

 Kasper Larsen, Brynäs IF

 Anders Koch, Kiekko-Espoo

 Markus Lauridsen, Frankfurt

 Matias Lassen, Malmö Redhawks

 Nicholas B. Jensen, Bremerhaven

 Oliver Larsen, KalPa

 Oliver Lauridsen, TPS Turku

 Phillip Bruggisser, Bremerhaven

Forwards

 Alexander True, Modo

 Christian Wejse, Bremerhaven

 Frederik Storm, Kölner Haie

 Joachim Blichfeld,  Växjö Lakers

 Jonas Røndbjerg, Vegas Golden Knights

 Lars Eller, Pittsburgh Penguins

 Mathias From, Klagenfurt

 Mikkel Aagaard,  Modo

 Morten Poulsen, Herning Blue Fox

 Nicklas Jensen, SC Rapperswil

 Nikolaj Ehlers, Winnipeg Jets

 Oliver Bjorkstrand, Seattle kraken

 Oliver Kjær, SaiPa

 Oscar Fisker Mølgaard,  HV71

 Patrick Russell, Linköping HC

 Phillip Schultz, Esbjerg Energy

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