"Quinn and Jack Hughes watched in person as the U.S. women's hockey team rallied to beat Canada in the gold medal game at the Olympics on Thursday night in an overtime thriller that showcased the face of the sport in Hilary Knight and her likely successor in that spot, Laila Edwards. The Hughes brothers had a family stake in the matter. Their mom, Ellen, had a role in the women's championship as a player development consultant."
"Players from either team have also gotten to know each other from hanging out in the athletes' village, Jack said, giving the men even more rooting interest. All of us, we were obviously really pumped up for them, Jack Hughes said. J.T. Miller also took his daughter, Quinn Hughes said, and the rest of the men's team watched at the end of their hall in the treatment room in the village they share with the women."
"Megan Keller's OT goal was a cause for celebration. We were going nuts, Dylan Larkin said. It's a pretty cool moment and great for them. For Megan Keller, that's a great story: a Michigan girl, very proud for her. Great moment for USA Hockey. Coach Mike Sullivan opened his remarks following the team's game day skate by congratulating the women's team."
The U.S. women's hockey team rallied to beat Canada in an overtime Olympic gold medal game, with Hilary Knight and Laila Edwards as standout leaders. Quinn and Jack Hughes attended in person while their mother, Ellen, served as a player development consultant for the women's program. Players from both teams socialized in the athletes' village, and members of the U.S. men's team watched and celebrated the victory together. Megan Keller scored the overtime goal to secure gold, prompting widespread celebration. Coach Mike Sullivan and staff members noted program connections and praised the team as inspiration for future generations. The U.S. women outscored opponents 33-2 en route to gold.
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