"I want to thank you all. What a special job you did. What special champions you are. Trump told the players during their White House visit, acknowledging their Olympic achievement and the significance of their gold medal victory over Canada in the Milan Cortina Olympics."
"Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle not only stood and cheered but chanted "USA!" several times, many even pumping fists. Rep. Lisa McClain, the Republican House Conference Chair, shouted "Love you!" to the players as they entered the House chamber during the State of the Union address."
"It was the Americans' first gold medal in men's hockey since the "Miracle on Ice" in Lake Placid, New York, in 1980. The team's 2-1 overtime victory against Canada represented a historic achievement for U.S. men's hockey on the international stage."
The U.S. men's hockey team, which won gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime, visited President Trump at the White House and was honored during the State of the Union address. Lawmakers from both parties stood, cheered, and chanted "USA!" as the players entered the House chamber. Trump praised the team as special champions and announced that goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his performance stopping 41 shots in the gold medal game. Trump also stated the women's hockey team, which also won gold, will visit the White House soon. The men's team's victory marked America's first gold medal in men's hockey since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice."
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