Nineteen Olympians with Minnesota connections are returning from the Milan Cortina Games with medals, including 15 gold medal-winning hockey players.
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Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men's hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980
The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed.
February 23, 2026
Analysis: U.S. men’s hockey team takes a white-knuckle route to Olympic gold medal
Team USA ended a 46-year gold medal drought by withstanding a barrage from Canada’s NHL superstars to win 2-1 in overtime.
AuthoredSarah McLellan
AuthoredSarah McLellanFebruary 23, 2026
Reusse: For 1980 gold medalists, 2026 U.S. men’s hockey stirs up memories
Those from the “Miracle on Ice” team are big fans of the “Surprise on Ice” team that will bring home the gold from the Milan Cortina Games.
AuthoredPatrick Reusse
AuthoredPatrick ReusseFebruary 23, 2026
Neal: Minnesotans should rejoice in glow of Americans’ double Olympic hockey gold
Both gold medal-winning hockey teams pulled off overtime victories over Canada with heavy contributions from Minnesota players.
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal III
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal IIIFebruary 23, 2026
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U.S. defeats Canada 2-1 in overtime to win men’s hockey gold medal
Jack Hughes scored in 3-on-3 overtime to lift Team USA to its first Olympics gold medal in men’s hockey since the “Miracle on Ice” team in 1980.
February 23, 2026
Jessie Diggins ‘full of gratitude’ after ending a glittering Olympic career in cross-country skiing
Jessie Diggins crossed the line Sunday as she has done so often over 15 years on the world stage — with the tank entirely empty.
February 23, 2026
Who is Jack Hughes, Team USA’s golden goal scorer?
A younger brother of Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes, Jack Hughes was the No. 1 draft pick by the New Jersey Devils in 2019.
February 22, 2026
Fun facts about Minnesota Wild’s Quinn Hughes, now an Olympic star
We rounded up some of our favorite things (and memes) about the hockey superstar’s life on and off the ice.
February 22, 2026
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This U.S. men's hockey team was built to face Canada in the gold medal match
The Olympics gold medal matchup in men’s hockey has long been anticipated after the past two Winter Games were contested without NHL players.
February 22, 2026
Minnesota bars opening extra early Sunday for Team USA’s gold medal hockey game
The U.S. men’s hockey team will face Canada with a gold medal on the line at 7:10 a.m. Sunday.
February 21, 2026
Injured Canada captain Sidney Crosby's status uncertain for the Olympic gold medal game
Canada has not decided whether injured captain Sidney Crosby will play in the gold medal game at the Olympics against the U.S. on Sunday, coach Jon Cooper said Saturday.
February 21, 2026
Klaebo becomes 1st athlete to win 6 golds at a Winter Games as Norway sweeps 50km mass start
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo completed his historic gold medal sweep of the men's cross-country skiing events on Saturday by winning his sixth race and setting the record for the most golds by one athlete in a single Winter Olympics.
February 21, 2026
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