Summary
The U.S. men's hockey team won a gold medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime. This win marks the first Olympic gold for U.S. men's hockey since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team. Former team captain Mike Eruzione congratulated the 2026 team on social media, noting their achievement.
Key Facts
- The U.S. men's hockey team won 2-1 against Canada in overtime at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- Jack Hughes scored the winning goal for the U.S. team.
- Connor Hellebuyck, the U.S. team's goalie, made 41 saves during the game.
- This is the first U.S. men's hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980.
- Mike Eruzione, a key player from the 1980 team, congratulated both current men's and women's teams.
- Charlie McAvoy compared Hellebuyck to Jimmy Craig, the goalie from the 1980 victory.
