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Emotional Jack Eichel ‘Really Proud’ After Winning Olympic Gold Medal

Team USA won its third Olympic hockey gold, first since 1980, with a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada and celebrated by singing Toby Keith’s patriotic song in the locker room.

  • On Sunday in Milan, Italy, the United States men's hockey team beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to win Olympic gold, its first men's title since 1980 and third overall.
  • Because the roster featured many NHL stars, Team USA rode strong goaltending, with Connor Hellebuyck named tournament Best Goaltender after stopping 41 of 42 shots.
  • A 1:41 overtime tally by Jack Hughes sealed the 2-1 victory, and Charlie McAvoy posted a locker-room video showing teammates singing 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue' after the win.
  • On Sunday, the team returned to Miami and was greeted with a water salute; videos showed Kash Patel celebrating and Trump inviting them to Tuesday's State of the Union.
  • Observers say the win could boost NHL interest, and writers suggest the gold might inspire more people to try skating at local rinks like Vacaville Ice Sports.
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The Hayride broke the news in on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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