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USA Women's Hockey Coach Didn't Receive Gold Medal. Here's Why

USA Women's Hockey Coach Didn't Receive Gold Medal. Here's Why

Summary

The USA Women's Hockey Team won the gold medal by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Olympics. However, their head coach, John Wroblewski, did not receive a gold medal because Olympic rules do not give medals to coaches. This is different from professional sports, where coaches and staff often receive championship rings.

Key Facts

  • The USA Women's Hockey Team won against Canada 2-1 in overtime for the gold.
  • Team USA's head coach is John Wroblewski.
  • Coaches do not receive medals at the Olympics.
  • Wroblewski has been head coach since 2022.
  • Under Wroblewski, the team won a World Championship and an Olympic gold.
  • Olympic traditions differ from U.S. professional sports traditions, where staff often get rings or awards.

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