Get to know the basics of Olympic hockey — learn how the men’s and women’s tournaments are structured, how games are scored and decided, what rules differ from the NHL, and who the top medal contenders are for Milan Cortina 2026.

Ice hockey competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics will follow specific overtime and substitution rules as Team USA competes for gold. The sport centers on the objective of

What are the overtime rules for hockey at the Olympics? Here's a look at how they differ from what you're used to in the NHL.

Women’s hockey debuted at the Olympic Games in 1998 and since then the game has skyrocketed in both player talent and popularity. Here's a look at what to know about the 2026 Women’s Olympic hockey