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Team USA men’s hockey stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk kept America’s heroes in mind as they celebrated their gold medal triumph over Canada at theWinter Olympicson Sunday.
The two players spoketo KSDK-TVwith an American flag draped over each of their shoulders.
United States’ Matthew Tkachuk, left, and Brady Tkachuk pose for the team picture after receiving their gold medals following an overtime win against Canada in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb.22, 2026.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
“I feel on top of the world.Just to do it while my brother’s here.There’s so many people that we can thank.Matthew said everybody in St.Louis, all the family and friends, even every first responder, everyone that protects and serves our country.This is for them.This is for every American,” Brady Tkachuk told the St.Louis station.
Matthew Tkachuk interjected, “All the militarythat put their life on the line for us.”
He also reflected on thewin over Canadaand said the brothers couldn’t have done it without a ton of support.
United States’ Brady Tkachuk (7) and Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrate after the United States’ win over Canada in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb.22, 2026.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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“Hockey’s our game.It’s the United States of America’s game.It’s the greatest country in the world,” he said.“We have the best support ever – hundreds of millions of people back home, so many people in St.Louis, everyone in St.Louis.
“We could feel the support whether they’re hockey fans or not.Everyone’s watching.Everyone better be partying right now.Everyone better be wearing the red, white and blue for as long as they can.It should be a month mandate to wear the red, white and blue of the United States and celebrate us and the other Olympian gold medalists.”
It was Jack Hughes who gave Team USA thewin in overtime against Canada.
The New Jersey Devils star was able to put the puck past Jordan Binnington for the win.
United States’ Jack Hughes (86) celebrates with United States’ Brady Tkachuk (7) after scoring the game-winning goal against Canada in sudden death overtime during the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb.22, 2026.(AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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“This is all about our country right now.I love the USA,” he said.“I love my teammates.It’s unbelievable.The U.S.are a hockey brotherhood.It’s so strong, and we had so much support from ex-players.I’m so proud to be American today.”
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