IIHF president optimistic for NHL participation in 2026 Olympics

The men's Olympic hockey team is the Canadian Press team of the year. The squad that steamrolled through the Sochi Olympics on the way to a gold medal is the overwhelming choice by editors and broadcasters across the country. Canada poses for their team photo after defeating Sweden during third period finals hockey action at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Sunday, February 23, 2014. (Nathan Denette/CP)