The 2026 Winter Olympics marked a historic sweep for USA Hockey, as the men’s, women’s and Paralympic teams each brought home gold medals, cementing a record‑breaking year for the organization.
A Golden Moment for American Hockey
Building on that momentum, the champions are slated to appear on the upcoming episode of Celebrity Family Feud, which will air on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday.
The competition will pit NHL standouts Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck, together with Paralympians Griffin LaMarre, Jack Wallace and Declan Farmer, against the women’s side led by captain Hilary Knight and her teammates Hannah Bilka, Cayla Barnes, Laila Edwards and Caroline Harvey.
The episode promises a lively showdown that blends athletic rivalry with the show’s trademark humor, underscoring the growing cultural footprint of the sport.
With the next World Cup of Hockey scheduled for 2028 and the following Olympic Games set for 2030, USA Hockey sees the televised appearance as a strategic opportunity to keep the game front‑and‑center in the public imagination.
The unprecedented medal haul reflects years of investment in youth development, women’s programs and adaptive hockey, and it signals a new era of prominence for the sport across the United States and beyond.