"In a video posted to social media, Browne said there were "no allies in that room", accusing players of failing to stand up for their female counterparts despite both teams winning gold at the Milano Cortina Winter Games."
"Browne pushed back on that response, urging male athletes to recognise the broader impact of political moments on women, LGBTQ+ people and other marginalised communities, adding: "Just don't bring this into the sport and wonder why people are mad.""
"Men's team star player Jack Hughes said he and his team mates were "super excited" to get the invitation to the White House, "no matter what your views are" when it comes to politics."
Harrison Browne, a former hockey professional, publicly criticized USA Hockey and the men's team for attending political events with Donald Trump following their Winter Olympics gold medal victory. During these celebrations, Trump allegedly mocked the women's team, who had also won gold. Browne emphasized that male players failed to defend their female teammates, calling out the lack of solidarity. He urged male athletes to recognize how political moments impact women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and marginalized communities. The women's team declined their invitation citing prior commitments. Some men's players defended attending, while five of the 25-member roster did not participate, citing scheduling conflicts.
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