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U.S. men's hockey team visits White House after Olympic gold win
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The U.S. men's hockey team, fresh off their first gold medal since 1980, visited the White House on Tuesday to meet President Donald Trump ahead of his State of the Union address. Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner in a 2-1 victory over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. While most players attended, forward Jake Guentzel opted to rejoin the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Auston Matthews and Brady Tkachuk have voiced strong belief in Team USA's ability to win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. The Toronto Maple Leafs captain highlighted the team's chemistry from the recent 4 Nations Face-Off, while the Ottawa Senators forward expressed no doubts about his brother Matthew's readiness. Both players emphasized the motivation from past near-misses against Canada.