"It was kind of a timing thing for me and my family. I was definitely not denying the request to go. It was obviously a dream come true to go, I was fortunate to go in 2017 when Trump was in office."
"We've got a lot of games coming up the rest of the year, gonna be a tough schedule. So, two weeks of Olympic break, thought it good to come home, rest and recover and try to spend some time with my family before we get going."
After the U.S. men's hockey team won Olympic gold, President Trump invited them to the White House and State of the Union. Five of 25 players declined attendance, including Jake Guentzel. Guentzel explained his absence was not a rejection of the invitation but rather a scheduling decision. With a demanding season ahead and limited Olympic break time, he prioritized returning home to rest and spend time with family. He emphasized the achievement represented a significant milestone for USA hockey, noting the long wait for a men's gold medal.
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