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Haley Winn’s Breakout and Her Brothers’ Viral Fandom Frame U.S. Women’s Hockey Gold

Her siblings say their costumes aim to drive viewers to the women on the ice.

Overview

  • Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the Olympic gold medal in Milan, capping a tournament that featured sustained attention on the program.
  • Defender Haley Winn, 22, recorded four points in her first Olympics with one goal and three assists, including her first goal against Switzerland and an assist in a 5-0 win over Canada earlier in the tournament.
  • Brothers Casey, Ryan and Tommy traveled to Milan and became viral fixtures with themed outfits such as flag tracksuits, paperboy looks, mullet wigs and bald eagle masks.
  • The trio’s bald eagle getups drew repeated Jumbotron shots during the 5-0 semifinal win over Sweden, and their short videos—from arena stands to a Milan alley—urged viewers to watch the games.
  • The brothers say their coordinated fandom began at the 2024 World Championship, many outfits were sourced online, and they chose a calmer jersey look for the final to keep focus on the players.