Seth Jones won’t play for the US at the Milan Cortina Olympics, replaced by Jackson LaCombe

By: The Associated Press Posted: 11:19 AM CST Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Seth Jones won’t play for the U.S. at the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics because of injury.

Read this article for free:

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

*First annual payment billed as $205.00 + GST for one year. This annual subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks (10% off the regular annual price of $259.35). Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Seth Jones won’t play for the U.S. at the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics because of injury.

Read unlimited articles for free today:

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 21/01/2026 (259 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Seth Jones won’t play for the U.S. at the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics because of injury.

USA Hockey announced Wednesday the Stanley Cup champion with the Florida Panthers was out and fellow defenseman Jackson LaCombe of the Anaheim Ducks would replace him on the 25-player roster.

Jones was injured when he was hit in the right collarbone by a puck during the Winter Classic against the New York Rangers on Jan. 2 and has not played since. He was going to be one of only a few newcomers to a group heavily comprised of members of the U.S. 4 Nations Face-Off team that reached the final before losing to Canada.

FILE - Florida Panthers Seth Jones carries the Stanley Cup during the NHL hockey team's Stanley Cup championship celebration, Sunday, June, 22, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin, File)

LaCombe, who recently turned 25, helped the U.S. win the world championships last year for the first time since 1933. His addition to the roster gives the U.S. six left-handed-shooting defensemen and just two righties: Brock Faber and Charlie McAvoy.

The U.S. begins play Feb. 12 against Latvia.