US Women's Hockey Team to Visit White House After Gold

The gold medal-winning US women's ice hockey team is heading to the White House after all, just on their own schedule.

President Trump announced during his State of the Union address that the team would "soon" visit to celebrate their thrilling overtime victory against Canada at the 2026 Milan Games. USA Hockey confirmed the team feels honored by the invitation and will make the trip once players finish their current professional and collegiate seasons.

The team had declined an invitation to attend the State of the Union itself, citing academic and professional commitments as players returned to their regular schedules. Many compete in the Professional Women's Hockey League, which resumed play just days after their Olympic triumph.

Megan Keller scored the golden goal in overtime against Canada on February 19, matching the drama of the men's team victory three days later. Both teams brought home gold for the United States in back-to-back nail-biting finishes.

Why This Inspires

The mutual support between the men's and women's teams throughout the Milan Games showed Olympic spirit at its finest. Men's team players attended the women's gold medal game, and the women cheered on the men during their run to victory.

Quinn Hughes, who scored a crucial overtime goal in the quarterfinals, called the time with the women's team "amazing" and "special." Ellen Hughes, a player development consultant for Team USA women's hockey, emphasized how both teams brought unity to the country regardless of politics or background.

The athletes have consistently focused on what matters most: representing their country and inspiring the next generation of hockey players. Their commitment to showing up for each other, both on and off the ice, created moments that transcended individual victories.

Professional Women's Hockey League games resume this week, giving fans more chances to watch these champions compete.