From 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini emerging as an offensive catalyst for Team Canada at the 2026 Olympics to 17-year-old Juraj Slafkovsky being named tournament MVP for Team Slovakia in 2022, we’re seeing young stars making an impact on Olympic hockey odds more than ever.
Below are the 10 youngest men’s hockey players to appear in the Olympics.
Youngest To Play Men’s Olympic Hockey
| Rank | Name | Age | Country | Year |
| 1 | Richard Torriani | 16 years, 133 days | Switzerland | 1928 |
| 2 | Mark Howe | 16 years, 251 days | United States | 1972 |
| 3 | Franz Berry | 17 years, 66 days | Switzerland | 1956 |
| 4 | Lyubomir Lyubomirov | 17 years, 73 days | Bulgaria | 1976 |
| 5 | Leonīds Vedējs | 17 years, 117 days | Latvia | 1936 |
| 6 | Sepp Puschnig | 17 years, 137 days | Austria | 1964 |
| 7 | Jack Kirrane, Jr. | 17 years, 163 days | United States | 1948 |
| 8 | Ed Olczyk | 17 years, 175 days | United States | 1984 |
| 9 | Bernard Cabanis | 17 years, 226 days | France | 1968 |
| 10 | Fredl Huber | 17 years, 290 days | Austria | 1948 |
Who Is the Youngest Hockey Player Ever in Olympic History?
Richard Torriani holds the title of the youngest hockey player in Olympic history.
Torriani made his debut for Switzerland at the 1928 Olympics at the age of 16 years and 133 days, helping his country earn a bronze medal.
Winter Olympics Odds at BetMGM
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