Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin have known each other for a long time. It doesn't matter if it's with the Vegas Golden Knights or Team USA. The two guys can never be separated from each other.
That sentiment couldn't be even more true as the two Golden Knights stars have been invited to Team USA's Olympic Orientation Camp.
Introducing the 44 players who will attend the U.S. Men's Olympic Orientation Camp 🇺🇸
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) August 19, 2025
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Last season, Eichel had 28 goals and 66 assists, amounting to 94 points. Those 66 assists and 94 points were franchise records, leading the Golden Knights to the division title and 110 points.
As for Hanifin, he scored 10 goals and 29 assists. Eight of those assists came on the power play, anchoring the second-best unit in the NHL (28.3%).
Overall, the Golden Knights have had excellent representation. Aside from Eichel and Hanifin on Team USA, Canada has invited Golden Knights personnel such as Bruce Cassidy, Mitch Marner, and Adin Hill.
Who knows what lies next for Vegas as the Olympics loom? We could see players such William Karlsson (Sweden) and Tomas Hertl (Czech Republic) jump on the ol' Olympic bandwagon and make their respective teams.
Heck, Golden Knights fans will even see an Original Misfit on this roster: Alex Tuch. The Buffalo Sabres winger has had a decorated career in Las Vegas, scoring 61 goals and 78 assists in four seasons.
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be one of the most memorable events for NHL fans everywhere. It marks the return of the biggest superstars on the biggest global stage. For Vegas, their two buddies will go "Step Brothers" stuff and talk about how both of their man crush happens to be John Stamos.
Now, let's do some karate in the garage before playing Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd.