Hockey is always getting younger and faster, but we’re still seeing veteran skaters like Sidney Crosby of Team Canada making an impact on Olympic hockey odds.
Below is a list of the 10 oldest men’s hockey players to skate in the Olympics.
Oldest To Play Men’s Olympic Hockey
| Rank | Name | Age | Country | Year |
| 1 | Béla Ordódy | 48 years, 29 days | Hungary | 1928 |
| 2 | Alfred Steinke | 46 years, 250 days | Germany | 1928 |
| 3 | Max Sillig | 46 years, 156 days | Switzerland | 1920 |
| 4 | Chris Chelios | 44 years, 21 days | United States | 2006 |
| 5 | Mátyás Farkas | 42 years, 177 days | Hungary | 1936 |
| 6 | Michał Antuszewicz | 42 years, 137 days | Poland | 1952 |
| 7 | Jan Peka | 41 days, 194 days | Czechoslovakia | 1936 |
| 8 | Igor Larionov | 41 years, 68 days | Russia | 2002 |
| 9 | Alfred Hoffmann | 41 years, 37 days | Germany | 1956 |
| 10 | Dominik Hašek | 41 years, 17 days | Czech Republic | 2006 |
Who Is the Oldest Hockey Player Ever in Olympics History?
Béla Ordódy is the oldest hockey player to ever skate in the Olympics after representing Hungary at 48 years, 29 days during the 1928 Olympic Games.
Ordódy was originally a prominent midfielder for Hungary’s soccer team, but later became a goaltender for the country’s ice hockey team.
Winter Olympics Odds at BetMGM
BetMGM provides Winter Olympics odds in 2026 and beyond. From events ranging from hockey to curling to speed skating, Olympic wagering is available at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
Winter Olympics betting is currently available to residents of Ontario, Canada, and soon, online Alberta betting will be offered.
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