Matthew Tkachuk Makes a Triple Gold Club Bid by Playing for the US at Worlds
The Panthers star aims to become the first American-born player in the Triple Gold Club after winning two Stanley Cups and Olympic gold.
- Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk joined Team USA for the upcoming IIHF world championships, aiming to become the first American-born player to enter hockey's exclusive "Triple Gold Club."
- Tkachuk, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Panthers in 2024 and 2025, helped Team USA win Olympic gold in Milan this February, leaving him one title away from the elite club.
- "I'm not going over there for a vacation," Tkachuk told ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" on Thursday, emphasizing his commitment to representing the United States.
- U.S. general manager Brett Peterson, who is part of Florida's front office, expressed excitement about the roster competing for gold in Zurich and Fribourg later this month.
- While 30 players have achieved this feat—led by 11 Canadians and nine Swedes—NHL participation at worlds remains rare due to playoff schedules, injuries, and contract considerations.
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Matthew Tkachuk makes a Triple Gold Club bid by playing for the US at worlds
Matthew Tkachuk has the chance to be the first American in hockey's Triple Gold Club. After winning the Stanley Cup back to back with the NHL's Florida Panthers and an Olympic gold medal at the Milan Games as part of the U.S. team, Tkachuk is set to play at the world championships.
Colorado Springs (USA) - The United States of America's hockey players' nomination for the world championship in Zurich and Fribourg includes this year's Olympic champion from Milan and two-time Stanley Cup winner with Florida Matthew Tkachuk, who will be the first representative of the USA to attack membership in the Triple Gold Club. The 25-member squad also includes two world champions from last year from Stockholm and Herning - defenseman Ma…
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