Summary
The U.S. men's and women's hockey teams both won gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Their victories mirrored each other by defeating Canada in overtime. Mike Eruzione, a former U.S. hockey captain, congratulated both teams on social media.
Key Facts
- The U.S. women's hockey team tied their game against Canada and won in overtime to secure the gold medal.
- The U.S. men's hockey team also defeated Canada in overtime for their first gold medal since 1980.
- Both teams have now won their third Olympic gold medals in hockey.
- Mike Eruzione, a former captain of the U.S. men's hockey team from 1980, celebrated the victories online.
- The men's hockey team has been competing since 1920, while the women's team joined the Olympics in 1998.
- The 2026 Winter Olympics took place in Milan, Italy.
