Posted on 02/24/2026 9:42:41 AM PST by simpson96
The USA men's hockey team is anxious to attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night, according to gold medal game hero Jack Hughes and his brother, Quinn. The USA women's gold medal hockey team declined an invitation, citing scheduling conflicts.
The men's team captured its first gold since 1980 thanks to Jack Hughes' overtime heroics during a 2-1 win over Canada. (snip)
"We're so proud to represent the U.S. and when you get the chance to go to the White House and meet the President, we're proud to be Americans and that's so patriotic," Jack Hughes told The Daily Mail this week. "No matter what your views are, we're super excited to go to the White House tomorrow and be a part of that."
Trump invited the men's team to the State of the Union address during a call with the team shortly after their Sunday win over Canada.
"I don't know how much we're allowed to say, but yes, yeah, we're excited to go," Quinn Hughes said Tuesday morning on ABC News. "Something you don't get to do ... I don't know what today is -- every Tuesday. But yeah, but, it's going to be special for us, but I'm glad you mentioned the women's team again. You know, we're really happy for them. Obviously, a lot going on on social media surrounding our team and their team. But, you know, the last couple we've done a lot of training with them and got to know a lot of those girls really well. We're extremely happy to come."
For the first time in Winter Olympics history, the USA swept golds in hockey, making the 2026 Milano Cortina Games especially memorable stateside.
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LOL! I’m thinking we have to find where we can binge watch BB again.
LOL
Was before my time so it’s teed up, next movie to watch.
My parents loved musicals and my Dad would often put a
stack of records on to play all day, so that’s where I
1st heard it and most other songs. Easter and Christmas
seasons always had a specific stack too.
That’s hilarious...though Brad Marchand has consistently trolled the Toronto Maple Leafs, their fans, and their media over the years.
I was a Bruins fan once, and I get that Marchand is a difficult guy to cotton to for opposing teams, but like the “Rat” Ken Linesman, he is someone you would hate on the other team, but love on your team!
But everyone has their limit. I might accept a cement head like Chris Nilan, but I would never be able to accept someone like Claude Lemieux.
Heh, neither would Kris Draper
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