WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. women's hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday. “We are sincerely grateful for the invitation extended to our gold medal–winning U.

At the Winter Olympics 2026, Team USA’s gold-medal hockey win became more than just a historic victory on the ice. It became a deeply personal moment for one family. In a scene that was sincerely heart-melting for families around the world,

Here's everything to know about the USA vs. Canada men's hockey gold medal game at the Olympics, including start time, channel and more.

The 11th gold broke the record set at the last Olympics on U.S. soil — in Salt Lake City in 2002, which has long stood as a turning point for a Winter sports program that had struggled over previous decades. Team USA took home 10 gold medals at those Games.

Team USA Gold Medal hockey victory could help grow the sport in America, both in terms of fans and future players.