What Happened
During the recent State of the Union address, President Donald Trump announced that USA Men’s Hockey goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This honor comes in recognition of Hellebuyck’s pivotal role in leading the U.S. men’s hockey team to a gold medal victory at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Why It Matters
Hellebuyck’s performance was instrumental in the gold medal game against Canada, where he made 41 saves, including a remarkable stop against Devon Toews that kept the game tied at a critical moment. His efforts contributed to the U.S. team achieving a historic win, marking the first Olympic gold in men’s hockey since the 1980
