Trump Honors USA Hockey Team as Women's Squad Declines Invitation

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Donald Trump celebrated the USA men's hockey team's Olympic gold medal during his State of the Union address following their victory over Canada.Goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom after being chosen by teammates to recognize his performance at the Milan Cortina Games.The USA women's hockey team declined the invitation to the Capitol after a recorded phone call featured Donald Trump making jokes about their squad.Although stars like Jack Hughes expressed pride, several players missed the White House visit to return to their NHL teams for scheduled games.
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