Trump welcomes USA hockey after Canada win
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the United States men’s hockey team at the White House this week following their landmark victory over Canada, praising the squad for what he called a defining triumph.
The ceremony came days after Team USA secured a historic win against their long-time rivals in international competition. Addressing the players in Washington, Trump applauded their dominance. “We’re winning so much, it’s incredible,” he said. “You made the country proud.”
Team captain responded, “It’s an honor to represent our nation at this level.”
A USA Hockey official added, “This group showed resilience and belief.”
The reception celebrated not only the rivalry victory but also the team’s growing status on the global stage as they build toward future tournaments.