Why is Seth Jones not playing in the Milan Cortina Olympics?

Seth Jones is unable to play due to an injury to his right collarbone, sustained during the Winter Classic.

Who is replacing Seth Jones on the U.S. Olympic team?

Jackson LaCombe of the Anaheim Ducks has been named as the replacement for Seth Jones on the U.S. Olympic hockey roster.

When does the U.S. Olympic hockey team begin play?

The U.S. Olympic hockey team begins its competition on February 12th against Latvia.

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Injury Out: Top Player Misses Olympics

21 Jan

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Summary

Seth Jones will not play in the upcoming Olympics due to injury.
Jackson LaCombe replaces Jones on the U.S. Olympic hockey roster.
Jones sustained his injury during the Winter Classic game.

Seth Jones will not be participating in the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics due to a recent injury. The announcement was made by USA Hockey on Wednesday, confirming that the Florida Panthers defenseman is out. Jackson LaCombe from the Anaheim Ducks has been selected to fill the vacant spot on the 25-player U.S. roster.

Jones sustained a right collarbone injury during the Winter Classic game against the New York Rangers on January 2nd and has been sidelined since. He was expected to be a significant addition to a team largely composed of players from the U.S. 4 Nations Face-Off squad. LaCombe, who recently celebrated his 25th birthday, brings experience from helping the U.S. secure the world championship title last year, their first since 1933. His inclusion adds another left-handed-shooting defenseman to the team, which now has six lefties and two right-handed defensemen.

The U.S. team is scheduled to commence its Olympic competition on February 12th against Latvia.