Overview
- Members of the men’s team flew from Miami on what appeared to be a U.S. government aircraft to Joint Base Andrews, visited the Oval Office, and attended President Trump’s State of the Union.
- USA Hockey said the women declined the address invitation because of previously scheduled academic and professional commitments and travel logistics.
- During the speech, Trump said the women’s team will "soon" visit the White House, though a separate visit has not been confirmed.
- Video of Trump’s locker-room call—featuring his "impeached" joke and players’ laughter—triggered backlash and partisan reactions, as Jack and Quinn Hughes publicly emphasized their support for the women.
- FBI Director Kash Patel was in the men’s locker room and placed the call to Trump, drawing scrutiny over optics, and Trump announced a Presidential Medal of Freedom for goalie Connor Hellebuyck.