Summary
Team Canada suffered a loss to the United States in women's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics when the U.S. team scored in overtime. After the game, the silver medalists from Canada received stuffed animal toys along with their medals, which sparked a debate online about the tradition. The toys were the mascots of the Games and became a subject of discussion due to the emotional impact of receiving them alongside hardware.
Key Facts
- The United States women's hockey team won against Canada with a 2-1 victory in overtime.
- Megan Keller scored the winning goal for the U.S. team 4:07 into the extra time.
- Hilary Knight scored the equalizing goal for the U.S. before overtime.
- Canadian players received plush toys of the Games’ mascots along with their silver medals.
- The mascots, named Tina and Milo, were popular and sold out quickly in official shops.
- Images of Canadian players with toys and medals led to online debates about the tradition.
- Some people questioned if receiving stuffed toys was appropriate alongside medals.
