US men’s hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women’s team will be honored ‘soon’

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 ovation during his State of the Union address that night. Trump also announced that the women’s hockey team, which also defeated Canada to win gold, … Read more

Trump tells US men’s hockey goalie he’s receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom — joining select few athletes to receive the honor

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address on Tuesday to announce that he will present Connor Hellebuyck, goaltender for the Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the joint-highest honor civilian award that can be presented by the United States, … Read more

Winter Olympics 2026: Team Canada’s hockey stars were given plush toys to ease the pain of losing Olympic gold — and it’s awkward as it sounds

Canadian hockey fans won’t soon erase the image of Team Canada’s hockey stars, stoic, but visibly crushed after losing both Olympic gold finals to the U.S. On the brink of tears, some staring off into the distance, no doubt replaying every moment of the game until…they’re handed a plush toy. In what is turning out … Read more

2026 Winter Olympics Day 12 recap: Team Canada speed skaters thrive with Dubois gold and women’s relay bronze, as men’s hockey reach semis after OT thriller

It’s now four straight golden days for Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with Steven Dubois capturing a first-place finish in the men’s short-track 500-metre race. Outside of the podium, Day 12 provided a massive thrill as the men’s hockey team defeated Czechia 4-3 in overtime of their quarterfinal game, with Mitch Marner … Read more

2026 Winter Olympics Day 12 recap: Team Canada speed skaters thrive with Dubois gold and women’s relay bronze, as men’s hockey reach semis after OT thriller

It’s now four straight golden days for Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with Steven Dubois capturing a first-place finish in the men’s short-track 500-metre race. Outside of the podium, Day 12 provided a massive thrill as the men’s hockey team defeated Czechia 4-3 in overtime of their quarterfinal game, with Mitch Marner … Read more

2026 Winter Olympics Day 7 recap: Team Canada’s men’s hockey clinches Group A behind McDavid’s hot streak, after Jacobs’ rink wins amid curling controversy

After a very successful Day 6 that saw Team Canada win three medals, Day 7 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Friday proved to be an important day in building towards medal contention in team competitions. The Canadian men’s hockey team clinched Group A with another powerful performance, while Brad Jacobs and his Canadian … Read more

2026 Winter Olympics Day 2 recap: Team Canada’s tough day sees curlers eliminated from mixed doubles, figure skaters miss out on team medal

Day 2 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is in the books. It was a tough day for Canada on Sunday with no medals won and opportunities missed. The mixed doubles curling team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant saw their podium dreams painfully melt away early while the Canadian figure skating team found … Read more