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U.S. men's hockey team addresses Trump call controversy after Olympic gold
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The U.S. men's hockey team won its first Olympic gold medal since 1980 with a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Players faced questions upon returning to NHL duties about their laughter during a post-win call with President Donald Trump, who joked about inviting the women's gold-winning team to avoid impeachment. Several athletes expressed regret over the reaction while emphasizing support for the women's team.
The International Olympic Committee has announced that the ice hockey tournament at the 2030 Winter Olympics will take place in Lyon, France. The decision follows the rejection of plans to host the event in Nice.
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Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and teammate Jake Sanderson addressed a presidential phone call and a viral fake video in their first media appearance since the US men's hockey team won Olympic gold. Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy also apologized for the team's response to Trump's comments about the women's team. The players emphasized respect for the women's gold medalists amid public backlash.
The rosters of the four teams remaining in the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament include players from every one of the 32 NHL teams. Canada will face Finland, while the United States takes on Slovakia in the semifinals. This widespread representation gives fans of all NHL franchises a stake in the outcomes.
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Several NHL stars from teams like the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes have reached the semifinals of the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina. Team USA, Finland, Canada and Slovakia will compete Friday for spots in the gold-medal game. The outcomes will determine medal contenders after intense quarterfinal matches.
The men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics enters its single-elimination phase with four qualification playoff games on Tuesday. Top seeds Canada, United States, Slovakia and Finland receive byes to the quarterfinals, while the winners of the matchups advance to face them. Teams like Sweden and Czechia face challenging paths ahead in the knockout stage.
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The Swedish women's hockey team suffered a 5-0 defeat to the United States in the Olympic semifinal, marked by a collapse in the second period. Despite the loss, players and coach expressed determination for the upcoming bronze medal match. Focus also turned to a controversial hit on goalkeeper Emma Söderberg.
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