Summary
ESPN mistakenly referred to the USA men's hockey team's bid for an Olympic gold as the first since 1980, ignoring the women's team's gold wins. The oversight upset fans, who noted the women's team won gold in 1998, 2018, and 2026.
Key Facts
- The USA men's hockey team will play Slovakia in the 2026 Winter Olympics semifinals.
- The winner will face Canada for a chance at gold.
- ESPN’s post incorrectly stated it would be the USA's first gold in hockey since 1980, missing the women's victories.
- The USA women's hockey team has won gold three times since 1980, most recently in 2026.
- Fans expressed their anger over ESPN’s mistake on social media.
- The semifinal game between Team USA and Slovakia is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET.
