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Office of the Premier, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
February 06, 2026
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Three New Brunswick athletes are competing on the international stage as the 2026 Winter Olympic Games get underway in Milano and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
Representing Team Canada in short-track speedskating are Courtney Sarault of Moncton and Rikki Doak of Fredericton. Brendan Corey, originally from Fredericton, will compete for Team Australia, in the same sport.
“It’s a proud moment to see athletes representing New Brunswick at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy,” said Premier Susan Holt. “As they compete on the world stage, they carry with them the support and encouragement of people back home who will be cheering them on, every step of the way.”
In addition, one New Brunswicker has been selected as an official, three will take on team support roles, and one will be part of the Canadian Olympic team mission staff.
“We are proud of the athletes from New Brunswick heading to Milan, and the coaches, families and volunteers whose dedication and leadership help turn dreams into reality,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Isabelle Thériault. “Sport plays a vital role in fostering health, well-being, and community connection, and inspiring the next generation of athletes.”
Serving in support roles with the men’s hockey team are David Alexander of Moncton, as goaltending consultant; Ryan Hamilton of Fredericton, as mental performance consultant; and Mitchell Furlotte of Bathurst, as hockey operations manager. Jessica Sears of Memramcook has been selected to the Canadian Olympic team mission staff as a registered massage therapist, providing support to the hockey, figure skating and speedskating teams. Raoul LeBlanc of Memramcook will be a member of the technical judges panel in figure skating.
Athlete selections for the Paralympics, March 6-15, are still being finalized. However, Mark Fawcett, originally from Rothesay, will join Team Canada as coach of the para snowboarding team.
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