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Trump Invites Men's Hockey Team to White House After Gold Win
24 Feb
Summary
- Men's hockey team earned gold, their first in 46 years.
- President Trump invited the team to the State of the Union.
- Women's team declined invitation due to prior commitments.
President Donald Trump extended an invitation to the United States men's hockey team to attend the State of the Union address and visit the White House. This honor follows their recent gold medal win at the Milan Cortina Olympics, marking the program's first championship in 46 years. The team secured the victory by defeating Canada 2-1 in an overtime thriller.
FBI Director Kash Patel conveyed Trump's congratulations via speakerphone, calling the game "unbelievable" and praising goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for his 41 saves. The women's team, who also won gold, declined a similar invitation citing pre-existing academic and professional commitments as their PWHL season is set to resume.
The men's team faced travel adjustments due to a blizzard affecting their return to New York City, with plans to fly to Miami first. Trump assured them that weather would not be an issue for their White House visit. Many players are expected to rejoin their NHL teams shortly, with nearly half the roster scheduled to play in games this week.
