There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

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CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Germany's Max Langenhan topped the men's singles luge standings after setting two track records from as many runs at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games here on Saturday.

Now, Germany is coming into these Olympics with some NHL stars.

This year’s women’s tournament is one of the most highly anticipated events in recent memory. Not only because of the excitement of the United States taking on Canada, but also because of the introduction of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, players from all around the globe are showing their talents nightly.

The first five gold medals of the Milan Cortina Games were handed out today, plus action continued in women's hockey, curling, luge and more

The 26-year-old born in Berlin was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the fifth round (No. 136) of the 2017 NHL Draft. Gawanke, who played for Manitoba and San Jose in the AHL from 2019-24, has spent the past three seasons in the DEL. He represented his country at the Worlds from 2021 to 2023, winning silver in 2023.

Germany looks to get on the winning track on Saturday, as they get set to face Japan in their second game in Group B action of the Women’s Hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.