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On a recent Saturday Night Live episode, the United States’ men’s and women’s hockey gold medalists from the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics appeared, with Hilary Knight delivering a joke during the segment.
US women's hockey captain Hilary Knight condemned Donald Trump’s joking invitation of the women’s team to the State of the Union after the men’s team won Olympic gold, saying the remark was distasteful and overshadowed the teams’ success. Knight and peers stressed mutual support between the men’s and women’s squads, while the women’s team declined Trump’s invitation due to scheduling and commitments.
The U.S. men’s hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 to win gold at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics and honored the late Johnny Gaudreau by skating with his No. 13 jersey on the ice, keeping it in the locker room, and inviting his family to celebrate; Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who died in a 2024 bike crash in New Jersey, grew up in South Jersey and played at Boston College, with the moment arriving 46 years after the Miracle on Ice.
The US hockey team for the Winter Olympics has been announced, featuring mostly players from the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, with key additions including Tage Thompson, Clayton Keller, and Seth Jones, emphasizing experience, chemistry, and versatility, while excluding some top scorers and emphasizing size and role-specific skills.
The U.S. men's hockey team defeated Finland 3-1 in a pre-tournament game for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, with key goals from Luke Osburn, Will Horcoff, and Max Plante, as they prepare for their upcoming match against Germany.