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After winning gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the U.S. men’s hockey team celebrated in the locker room with FBI Director Kash Patel and a call from Donald Trump inviting them to the State of the Union; the moment drew backlash online and even sparked at least one fan account unstanning, while players defended the camaraderie, emphasized patriotism, and noted the women’s team were invited but unavailable due to scheduling.
USA Hockey delivered a historic double gold at Milan, with the men’s overtime win and the women’s victory reinforcing the sport’s 'brotherhood'—even as politics briefly intruded on the celebration, inviting sharp critique of nationalism, misogyny, and the commercialization of Olympic sport.
Canada and the United States are poised for a women's Olympic hockey gold showdown, with Marie-Philip Poulin back and the Americans seen as favorites after their recent dominance; the men's tournament enters knockout play with Canada, the U.S., Finland and Slovakia holding byes, setting up potential Sweden‑USA clashes and a tight path to gold for both nations.
The article provides the complete men's hockey team rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, detailing players for each participating country, their group match schedules, and venues.
The United States announced its men's and women's hockey rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with notable player omissions and strategic selections aimed at securing gold, especially in men's hockey where the team aims to end a 46-year gold medal drought. The women's team, led by veteran Hilary Knight, features a largely new roster compared to four years ago, emphasizing a fresh approach for the upcoming Games.
Thirty-four NCAA Division I men's hockey players are competing in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, with Michigan having the most players (6), and the United States team leading with 21 players overall. The tournament features players from 15 different NCAA teams, showcasing top young talent from around the world, and is available to watch on NHL Network.
The University of Denver men's hockey team secured their 10th national championship by defeating Boston College 2-0, breaking the tie with the University of Michigan for the most national championships. The game, held in St. Paul, Minnesota, saw Denver's Jared Wright and Rieger Lorenz scoring the pivotal goals. Denver's head coach and goalie expressed their emotions after the win, while fans celebrated in the streets near the campus, prompting road closures by the Denver Police Department.
Boston College men’s hockey defeats Michigan Tech 6-1, advances in NCAA Regionals to play the winner of Quinnipiac vs Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon. Oskar Jellvik, Cutter Gauthier, and Ryan Leonard were among the key players in the victory, with Gauthier scoring two goals. Despite penalties and disallowed goals, BC maintained control and secured their spot in the next round.
The No. 7 Golden Gophers men's hockey team faces top-seeded Boston University in the NCAA Sioux Falls Regional final for a spot in the NCAA Frozen Four. Minnesota, with a 62-41 record in the NCAA Tournament, is making its fourth-consecutive appearance and boasts 18 players with NCAA Tournament experience. The team's success is attributed to its discipline, with the fewest penalty minutes in the nation, and standout performances from players like Jaxon Nelson, Justen Close, and Aaron Huglen. The Gophers also lead the all-time series against BU and showcase a strong academic record, with 15 Academic All-Big Ten selections.
The NCAA men's hockey field has been finalized, and the bracket for the tournament is set to be announced soon. The competition is expected to be intense as teams vie for the championship title.
Boston College Eagles and Boston University Terriers men’s hockey teams will compete for the Beanpot, with BC aiming for a third consecutive win against BU. The game will take place at TD Garden in Boston, MA, on Monday, February 5th, at 8pm ET, and can be watched on NESN or streamed on ESPN+ outside of New England.
Brody Lamb scored the overtime game winner as the No. 9 Minnesota men's hockey team defeated No. 4 Wisconsin 2-1 in a Border Battle. Goaltender Justen Close made 40 saves, while Oliver Moore contributed a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to eight games. Minnesota's staunch defense held off Wisconsin's attacks, and the team secured the road victory. Minnesota will face Wisconsin again in the series finale.
No. 2 Boston College men's hockey team pulled off a weekend sweep of No. 1 Boston University, securing a 4-3 victory and pulling even at the top of the Hockey East standings. Freshman goaltender Jacob Fowler made 31 saves, and freshman Will Smith's goal stood as the game-winner. Boston College's Cutter Gauthier extended his point streak to 13 games, and the team's next game is against UMass Lowell.
No. 2 Boston College men's hockey team secured a weekend sweep of No. 1 Boston University, pulling even at the top of the Hockey East standings with a 4-3 win. Freshman goaltender Jacob Fowler made 31 saves, while Will Smith and Cutter Gauthier contributed to the victory with key goals. The win improved Boston College's overall record to 18-4-1 and 11-3-1 in Hockey East, tying them with Boston University at the top of the league standings.
Jimmy Snuggerud's overtime goal secured a 6-5 victory for the University of Minnesota men's hockey team against St. Thomas in their season opener. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Minnesota rallying from behind multiple times. Snuggerud's goal was his second of the night and his first career overtime goal. Brody Lamb also had a strong performance, scoring twice in the third period. The win was Minnesota's first of the 2023-24 season.