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Hockey star Zach Werenski received a standing ovation from thousands of fans as his hometown team honored his Olympic gold medal win. The defenseman hasn't slowed down since returning from Milan-Cortina, setting a franchise record with points in nine straight games.
Olympic gold medalists from both US hockey teams appeared together on Saturday Night Live, turning a week of tension into humor with a perfectly delivered one-liner. Captain Hilary Knight's joke about inviting the men's team brought the house down and showed how champions handle controversy.
Fresh off her Milan Olympic victory, figure skater Alysa Liu brought her boundary-breaking spirit to a packed Boston venue. The 20-year-old champion's first U.S. performance since winning gold inspired standing-room-only crowds at the Skating Club of Boston.
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu is being celebrated with stunning murals in both Los Angeles and Oakland, as artists rushed to capture her joyful medal-biting moment. The 20-year-old figure skater's unapologetic energy has inspired communities across California. #
Mike Eruzione, hero of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice," is defending Team USA's 2026 Olympic gold medalists against critics. His message is simple: celebrate the achievement, not the politics.
Figure skating pair Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea returned to Colorado Springs with Olympic gold medals after helping Team USA win the 2026 Winter Olympics team event. The duo, who formed their partnership in Colorado Springs, say they haven't stopped smiling since their first Olympic triumph.
A Los Angeles artist created a stunning mural in Gardena celebrating figure skater Alysa Liu's historic Olympic gold medal. The artwork captures not just her athletic achievement, but her authentic personality and inspiring journey.
A special hotline is collecting thank-you messages from fans celebrating the U.S. women's hockey team's Olympic gold medal win. Hundreds of callers, including young girls who play hockey, have already shared how the team inspired them.
Figure skater Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at SFO after bringing home two gold medals from the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her Bay Area hometown is celebrating their first American woman to win individual figure skating gold in 24 years.
Fresh off their historic Olympic gold medal win, the U.S. men's hockey team stopped to honor military members at Joint Base Andrews, letting service members wear their medals for photos. The spontaneous gesture showed gratitude before their White House visit.
Brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes both won Olympic gold medals in hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics, making their parents' decades of early morning drives and rink-side support worth every moment. Their proud parents joined TODAY to celebrate both sons' victories and the USA women's hockey team's gold medal win.
Brothers Matthew and Brady Tkachuk dedicated their first Olympic gold medal since 1980 to America's military and first responders. Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner against Canada in a thrilling finish.
Team USA's first Olympic hockey gold since 1980 became even more meaningful when players honored late teammate Johnny Gaudreau with his jersey and brought his young children onto the ice. The touching tribute celebrated a beloved player who would have been on the team.
American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin became the first athlete ever to win 100 World Cup races, shattering records that stood for decades. One year later, she's already added an Olympic gold medal to her incredible collection.
The US men's hockey team will attend President Trump's State of the Union speech Tuesday after winning their first Olympic gold medal since 1980. Trump called the locker room minutes after their overtime victory to extend the historic invitation.
Connor Hellebuyck made save after impossible save as Team USA beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to capture Olympic men's hockey gold. The Winnipeg Jets goalie proved that sometimes the hot hand wins, even when the other team dominates the ice.
Jack Hughes took a stick to the face, lost two teeth, and minutes later scored the overtime goal that gave the United States its first Olympic men's hockey gold medal in 46 years. The 24-year-old center buried the game-winner against Canada to break America's golden drought on the exact anniversary of the 1980 Miracle on Ice.
Team USA's men's hockey team dedicated their Olympic gold medal victory to Johnny Gaudreau, bringing his young children onto the ice for the celebration. The fallen star's family watched as his teammates carried his legacy to the podium.
Five former Boston University hockey players made history Sunday, bringing home America's first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey in 46 years. The victory came exactly 46 years after BU alumni helped pull off the legendary "Miracle on Ice."
When Team USA won its first men's hockey gold medal in 46 years, the players made sure Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were part of the celebration. The team carried Johnny's jersey on the ice and invited his young children to join the team photo in Milan.
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