In a stunning display of skill and resilience, the United States Olympic and Paralympic hockey programs completed an unprecedented golden sweep at the Milan Games, capturing gold medals across the men's, women's, and sled ice hockey events within a single year.
A Historic Golden Sweep
The men's and women's teams each secured dramatic 2-1 overtime victories over Canada, with the men's triumph marking their first gold since 1980 and their third overall, while the women's team claimed its third consecutive Olympic title.
The Paralympic sled team dominated with a 6-2 win over Canada, highlighted by a hat trick from Jack Wallace, cementing a fourth straight Paralympic gold for the United States.
All three teams will share the 2026 Bob Johnson Award, an honor presented annually since 1992 to recognize excellence on the international stage. The award is named for Bob Johnson, a legendary coach and former executive director of USA Hockey.
The award ceremony will take place at the USA Hockey President’s Awards Dinner on June 5 in Denver, where the athletes and staff will be celebrated for their extraordinary achievements.
Inspiration Across Generations
Beyond the medals, the teams' success has ignited a new generation of fans and young athletes, prompting more families to take up the sport and dream of representing Team USA on the world stage.