USA Ends 46-Year Ice Hockey Gold Drought With Win Over Canada
The USA men's ice hockey team secured its first Olympic gold medal in forty-six years after defeating Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.Minnesota forward Matt Boldy and defenseman Cale Makar traded goals before the Mike Sullivan-led American squad overcame a shorthanded Canadian team playing without the injured Sidney Crosby.Goaltender
Connor Hellebuyck anchored the defense at the Arena Santagiulia to end a championship drought dating back to the legendary 1980 Miracle on Ice.