Three key players from the Dallas Stars have once again been selected to represent Team Finland at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. Defenders Miro Heiskanen and Esa Lindell, along with forward Mikko Rantanen, are notable inclusions on the preliminary roster announced by the Finnish Ice Hockey Association.

Miro Heiskanen's impressive international experience includes five games at the 2018 Winter Olympics and participation in the IIHF World Championships in both 2018 and 2022. Esa Lindell, recently honored as Finland's Male Player of the Year, has a solid background with three World Championship appearances, while Mikko Rantanen also boasts four World Championships under his belt.

In addition to these stars, there remains a possibility for more Dallas players, such as Roope Hintz and Mikael Granlund, to join the roster. Finland aims to defend the gold medal they secured in the 2022 Beijing Olympics, marking a significant moment as NHL players return to Olympic competition for the first time since 2014.