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Trump says US hockey goaltender will get Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump announced the Presidential Medal of Freedom for goalie Connor Hellebuyck after his 41-save performance led Team USA to their first men’s hockey Olympic gold since 1980.
- President Donald Trump declared during the State of the Union he will soon award Connor Hellebuyck, U.S. men's hockey goalie, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, noting it honors many athletes.
- Hellebuyck made 41 saves, including a crucial stop, in the United States' 2-1 victory over Canada at the Milan Cortina Games.
- In the House chamber, lawmakers greeted the Team USA men's hockey team with standing ovations and `U-S-A` chants during the State of the Union address.
- Five players skipped the Capitol and White House appearances, and the team faced backlash after a recorded call with Trump where players were heard laughing.
- Given without a formal nomination process, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is regarded as the U.S. government's highest civilian honor, often reflecting presidential priorities, and is awarded at the discretion of the president.
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The goalie of the US national ice hockey team Connor Hellebuyck will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, says Donald Trump during his address to the nation. – Great athletes have received the medal, the very best and I think he deserves it, Trump said in his speech.
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meadowlakeNOWU.S men’s hockey team feted at State of the Union; Hellebuyck to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon and later received about a two-minute bipartisan standing
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