The U.S. men’s ice hockey team met with military personnel at Joint Base Andrews, sharing their gold medals before an anticipated visit to the White House. The team arrived in Washington, D.C., following their Olympic gold medal victory over Canada.
Players interacted with service members, posing for photos and allowing some to wear their gold medals. This gesture followed a triumphant win, with player Jack Hughes expressing pride in his country and teammates. His brother, Quinn Hughes, also acknowledged the troops' support.
President Donald Trump invited both the men's and women's gold medal teams to the White House and to the State of the Union address. The women's team cited scheduling conflicts for their absence.