US President Donald Trump said at his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday (local time) that US Men’s Olympic Hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who stopped 41 shots in the gold medal game, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is America’s first gold medal in men’s hockey since the “Miracle on Ice” in Lake Placid, New York, in 1980. Also Read | US Olympic men's hockey champs meet Trump ahead of State of the Union“I will soon be presenting Connor with our highest civilian honour,” Trump said. Who is Connor Hellebuyck? Also Read | The first us Olympic mens hockey gold since 1980 happens without needing a MiracleHellebuyck is no stranger to hardware.

Source: Mint February 25, 2026 07:34 UTC