For the first time since the Miracle on Ice squad in 1980, Team USA has won gold in men’s Olympic ice hockey.
Tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, the Americans wasted little time in the 3-on-3 overtime. Jack Hughes — missing teeth after being on the other end of a high stick penalty in the third period — found the back of the net off an assist from Zach Werenski, prompting a raucous celebration from his teammates. With their 2-1 win, the U.S. men join the women’s team — who also won in overtime earlier this week off an incredible goal from Megan Keller — as gold medal winners in these Olympics.
Luminaries from across the sports world — including Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes — took to social media to celebrate Team USA’s gold.
LEGENDS 🥇 @usahockey pic.twitter.com/R1BUGBPDmC
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 22, 2026
Connor Hellebuyck was magical today, I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many close goals not land. Only one explanation makes sense… pic.twitter.com/Ch018HfK2S
— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) February 22, 2026
5am wake up well worth it!!@usahockey 🇺🇸🥇
— Book (@DevinBook) February 22, 2026
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 22, 2026
🇺🇸 https://t.co/QkWMrzS2Dr
— Kyle Schwarber (@kschwarb12) February 22, 2026
USA PLAY FREE BIRD!!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
— George Kittle (@gkittle46) February 22, 2026
