USA win men's Olympic ice hockey gold for first time in 46 years

United States win the men's Olympic ice hockey gold medal for the first time in 46 years by beating neighbours Canada in overtime.

22 Feb, 16:14 — 22 Feb, 16:37

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Why this matters

The USA men's Olympic ice hockey team has a storied history, famously winning gold in the "Miracle on Ice" at the 1980 Lake Placid Games. A 46-year drought for gold highlights the intense competition and difficulty of international ice hockey, particularly against rivals like Canada. This victory marks a significant achievement, ending a long wait and mirroring the success of the women's team, underscoring a strong period for American hockey.

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USAGold medal winning nation CanadaOpponent nation Milano-Cortina 2026Olympic Games host Team USA men's ice hockeyGold medal winning team Team USA women's ice hockeyAlso won Olympic gold

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First report: Yahoo · 22 Feb, 16:14|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 24m|Window: 24m

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