Noah Schnapp Wears Team Canada Jersey at Olympic Final as U.S. Wins Gold in Overtime
The actor holds dual U.S.-Canadian citizenship, a point noted by supporters.
Overview
- Cameras showed Schnapp in a Canada jersey during the United States–Canada men’s hockey gold-medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- The United States defeated Canada 2–1 in overtime, securing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold since 1980.
- Clips of Schnapp cheering circulated widely on social media and drew a mix of criticism and defense.
- Some detractors cited his association with the American-produced series Stranger Things, while others emphasized his dual nationality.
- Schnapp had not publicly addressed the attention as of Feb. 23, and several outlets suggested the focus would return to the team’s accomplishment.