MILAN — I could sit here and wax poetic about what it means for France to be on the global hockey stage. Like Bellemare, he’s 40 years old. Like Bellemare, he’s beloved back home for his ceaseless devotion to his native country. But unlike Bellemare, he’s in his fifth Olympics. “Every game for the national team means a lot, and I’m proud I can be here and I’m really glad.

Source: International New York Times February 16, 2026 10:33 UTC