The U.S. topped Canada, 2-1, in the men's hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday morning.
The Americans, led by Jack Hughes, topped Canada, 2-1, in overtime. Hughes scored the game-winning goal. It is the United States' first gold medal in men's hockey since their iconic "Miracle on Ice" win in 1980.
Mike Eruzione, who scored the game-winning goal against the Soviet Union in 1980, hasn't been happy with some American athletes. He issued a "warning" to athlete not proud of representing the United States at the Winter Games.
"Hunter Hess US snowboarder saying he doesn’t represent his country but his family and friends," he wrote. "Then don’t put on the USA uniform maybe just put for family and friends some athletes just don’t get it."
Hess, who is a skier, had criticized aspects of the United States.
"Just 'cause we're wearing the flag does not mean we are representing everything that's going on in the US. … I just kinda want to do it for friends and family that supported me getting here," he said.
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President Trump reacts to the U.S. win on Sunday
President Donald J. Trump was among those reacting to the United States' win on Sunday morning.
The President of the United States is a very happy man.
"Congratulations to our great U.S.A. Ice Hockey team. THEY WON THE GOLD. WOW!" he wrote on the social media platform.
"WHAT A GAME!!!" he added. "LOTS OF WINNING!!!"