U.S. men's hockey honors Johnny Gaudreau after gold medal victory
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US men's hockey team won Olympic gold in Italy
Team honored Johnny Gaudreau with jersey tribute
Gaudreau was killed in August 2024 in New Jersey
Victory came 46 years after 'Miracle on Ice'
Gaudreau's family was present for the celebration
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The United States men's hockey team celebrated Olympic gold in Italy on February 22, 2026, after defeating Canada 2-1 in a thrilling overtime final, with players honoring former NHL star Johnny Gaudreau by skating around the rink with his number 13 jersey following their victory. Matthew Tkachuk and several teammates carried Gaudreau's jersey during the medal ceremony and team photo, even bringing his young children onto the ice to share in the celebration. The tribute came exactly 46 years after the famous 'Miracle on Ice' victory over the Soviet Union, creating a poignant moment of historical significance in American hockey history. Gaudreau, who played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and previously for the Calgary Flames, was tragically killed in August 2024 while riding bikes with his brother Matthew in Salem County, New Jersey, the night before their sister's wedding. The driver who allegedly hit the brothers was charged with driving under the influence. The Gaudreau jersey had hung in the team's locker room throughout the Olympics, with his family present to witness the historic victory that connected past and present generations of American hockey excellence.
The "Miracle on Ice" was an ice hockey game during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. It was played between the hosting United States and the Soviet Union on February 22, 1980, during the medal round of the men's ice hockey tournament. Although the Soviet Union was a four-time defend...
John Michael Gaudreau (August 13, 1993 – August 29, 2024) was an American professional ice hockey player. A winger, he played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey for the Boston College Eagles in NCAA Division I for three seasons beginning in 2011 and was sele...
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country. Its border with the United States is t...
Local News U.S. men's hockey honors Johnny Gaudreau after gold medal victory over Canada By Alexandra Simon Alexandra Simon Digital Content Producer Alexandra Simon is a digital content producer at CBS Philadelphia. Alex started her career at CBS21 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania before joining KARE 11 News in Minneapolis, where she covered breaking news, features and often cold weather. Read Full Bio Alexandra Simon Updated on: February 22, 2026 / 11:52 AM EST / CBS Philadelphia Add CBS News on Google The United States men's hockey team is leaving Italy Olympic champions after beating Canada 2-1 in the final. But before bring home their gold, they made sure to honor former NHL star Johnny Gaudreau while on Olympic ice. After the thrilling overtime victory Sunday morning, Matthew Tkachuk and several other players skated around the rink while holding Gaudreau's number 13 jersey. They held onto the jersey during the medal ceremony and team photo, and even brought Gaudreau's young children onto the ice to celebrate. Gaudreau, who played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his brother Matthew were killed in August 2024 while riding their bikes in Salem County, New Jersey, the night before their sister's wedding. The driver who allegedly hit the brothers was charged with driving drunk before the crash. Gaudreau's jersey has hung in the team's locker room throughout the Olympics, and his family was in the stands for the historic victory. The win comes exactly 46 years after the United States beat the Soviet Union in their quest to win gold at the 1980 Winter Games, a game that came to be known as the "Miracle on Ice." The Gaudreau brothers grew up playing hockey in South Jersey and both went on to play for Boston College. Johnny was awarded the Hobey Baker Award in 2014, and helped BC win the NCAA Championship in 2012. The Calgary Flames drafted Johnny in 2011, and he played with the team until becoming a free agent and joining the Blue Jackets in 2022. More from CBS News Prim...
