President Donald Trump announced during the State of the Union address that Team USA men's hockey goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hellebuyck anchored the team's gold medal victory in the Milan Cortina Olympics.
During the gold medal game victory over Canada, Hellebuyck made 41 saves to force overtime, where Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal. Hellebuyck's performance included a remarkable stick save in front of his crease.
Hellebuyck helped the U.S. secure Olympic gold, marking the first time since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" squad that the team achieved this feat.