"We're America's team in the best way and through positivity and trying to inspire through sport, captain Hilary Knight said. And whatever political climate is going on, we're just trying to have a positive impact through our play, and obviously show up and represent our country to the best of our ability, because we are proud Americans and there's great unity that we can find through sport together."
The United States achieved a historic sweep of Olympic hockey gold medals at the Winter Olympics, winning both the men's and women's tournaments with identical 2-1 overtime victories against Canada. The women's team, led by captain Hilary Knight, focused on positive representation and unity through sport, largely avoiding political commentary despite Vice President JD Vance's attendance at preliminary games. The men's team celebrated Jack Hughes' overtime goal while honoring late player Johnny Gaudreau. Following the victories, FBI Director Kash Patel joined the men's team in the locker room, and President Donald Trump called to congratulate them, inviting both teams to his State of the Union address.
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