Goalie Connor Hellebuyck will get the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his role in leading the U.S. hockey team to gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

President Trump said he planned to award U.S. men’s hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck the Presidential Medal of Freedom after Hellebuyck led the team to an Olympic gold last weekend. Hellebuyck, 32, is

The president praised the Team USA men's hockey team for beating a "fantastic Canadian team in overtime" at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 22

President Donald Trump celebrated the gold medal-winning U.S. men's hockey team during his State of the Union address.

President Donald Trump introduced the USA Men's Hockey Team during his State of the Union Address. While celebrating their win, Trump announced that goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive the

Trump announced he will award the Medal of Freedom to the US men's Olympic hockey team goalie Connor Hellebuyck. (AP Photo)

President Donald Trump said during his State of the Union address Tuesday night that he plans to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Connor Hellebuyck, the goaltender for the U.S. Olympic