Jack Hughes, Hero of the US, Clinches Gold over Canada in Men’s Hockey
It is the last day of the Winter Olympics. The grand finale is the gold medal game in men’s hockey as the United States takes on Canada for their first gold medal since the 1980 Miracle on Ice. The atmosphere is tense within the stadium as the fans can be clearly heard. It feels like Olympic hockey!
The United States scores 6 minutes into the game! Matt Boldy of Millis, MA scores to make it 1-0!
Canada has received a penalty for hooking in the 1st period. United States was on the power play, but Canada kills it off.
A disastrous start for the United States in the 2nd period as they are assessed two penalties back-to-back for holding and hooking. Canada is on a 5 on 3 power play and is looking to capitalize on this. The United States miraculously kills off this thanks to fantastic work by Connor Hellebuyck.
Canada scores to make it 1-1 late in the 2nd period.
We are well into the 3rd period and Canada has been assessed a 4-minute major penalty for high sticking by Sam Bennett. Can the United States capitalize on this? Unfortunately, no.
The United States just drew a penalty for high sticking. This is so late in the 3rd period that this could be a costly mistake for the US. Thankfully, the US kills this penalty off.
We are heading into overtime. There is no fitting or better way to end this match.
ONE MINUTE INTO OVERTIME AND JACK HUGHES SCORES FOR THE UNITED STATES TO WIN THE GOLD MEDAL!!! Hughes is bloody from a hit he took, but his grit and determination earn the United States their first gold medal since 1980 in men’s hockey!
This the first time both men’s and woman’s hockey teams have won gold in the same Olympics.
The United States ends its Winter Olympics on a high note. They earn 33 medals (12 gold, 12 Silver, and 9 bronze). That was the second most medals in gold and total behind Norway.
The United States has won the most gold medals in a Winter Olympics for the country.
Despite some unexpected setbacks and agony, the United States has a positive and upward trajectory heading into the 2030 Winter Olympics in France and, ultimately, 2034 in Utah. Overall, this performance will bring excitement for the United States Olympic team going into the 2028 Summer Olympics as it is taking place in Los Angeles. New England athletes such as Ben Ogden should feel proud of their accomplishments of getting to the Olympics this year and inspiring a new generation of US athletes as well.
This is the end of Expresso Olympics and my dog, Duke who was at my side during these games is excited for what’s next for the US Olympic team.
I will return next week with a preview of the World Baseball Classic that starts on March 5 that features a high-powered United States squad and two players from the Boston Red Sox on the roster.
Risotto, anyone?