Summary
After the U.S. men's hockey team won gold at the Winter Olympics, they spoke with President Trump, who joked about inviting the women's team too. The men's team later expressed regret over their reaction during the call. The women's team won gold as well and is considering a White House visit depending on their schedules.
Key Facts
- Jeremy Swayman, a goalie for the U.S. men's hockey team, said the team wished they had reacted differently during a call with President Trump.
- President Trump spoke to the men's team after their victory over Canada and joked about inviting the women's team.
- The men's team met President Trump at the White House and attended the State of the Union address, receiving a standing ovation.
- The U.S. women's hockey team also won gold against Canada but declined a State of the Union invitation due to scheduling conflicts.
- The women's team may visit the White House when their playing schedules allow.
- Five players from the men's team did not attend the White House visit and the State of the Union address.
- The identities of those who skipped the events are Kyle Connor, Jake Guentzel, Jackson LaCombe, Brock Nelson, and Jake Oettinger.
