Trump invites gold-winning US men's Olympic hockey team to State of the Union address, gushes over goalie Connor Hellebuyck in postgame phone call
Share this @internewscast.com

President Trump extended a special invitation to the US men’s Olympic hockey team, asking them to join him as honored guests at the State of the Union address on Tuesday night. This invitation followed their thrilling 2-1 overtime win against Canada, securing them the gold medal on Sunday.

In a phone call, facilitated by FBI Director Kash Patel, Trump expressed his excitement to the team. “We’re delivering the State of the Union on Tuesday night,” he said, his enthusiasm clear. “I could arrange a military plane, or something similar, because it’s such a great occasion—”

“We’re in,” one player responded eagerly, with others echoing their agreement: “Yeah, we’re in.”

One of the team members, possibly Matthew Tkachuk from the Florida Panthers, humorously inquired, “Can you pick us up in Miami on Tuesday morning?”

Trump assured them, “We’ll coordinate with Kash and the military to get you there,” adding with a touch of presidential privilege, “The good thing about being president is, I can guarantee you won’t have to worry about the weather or the landing.”

During the conversation, Trump also praised goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for his outstanding performance, noting his impressive defense by stopping 41 out of 42 shots from Canada during the game.

“Your goalie played not bad,” the president said, to cheers in the locker room.

“Helly, say hi to him,” one player urged, with Hellebuyck obliging: “How you doing, Don?”

“I’ve seen hockey goalies have slightly worse games,” Trump continued, adding that the performance was “unbelievable.”

It was not immediately clear how many players would be able to take Trump up on his offer. The National Hockey League resumes games Wednesday night after a 20-day break for the Winter Games, with golden goalscorer Jack Hughes’ New Jersey Devils, Hellebuyck’s Winnipeg Jets and Team USA captain Auston Matthews’ Toronto Maple Leafs among those in action.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Pilot, passenger swim to safety after plane crashes into New York's Hudson River

Miraculous Escape: Pilot and Passenger Survive Plane Crash, Swim to Safety in Hudson River

A pilot and a passenger made a daring escape by swimming to…
Cornyn says Texas AG Paxton will hurt GOP in midterms and Trump

Texas AG Paxton’s Impact on GOP and Trump: What Senator Cornyn Predicts for Midterms

SCHERTZ, Texas — In a last-minute appeal to voters, Senator John Cornyn…
Trump brags about 'virtually unlimited supply' of weapons after US takes out Iran's military assets

Trump Highlights Abundance of US Weaponry Following Iran Military Strike

In a recent statement, President Trump declared that the United States possesses…
**Livewire** Operation Epic Fury Day Four: The Latest News From Iran

**Livewire** Operation Epic Fury: Day Four Developments in Iran

The military conflict involving Iran has intensified as it enters its fourth…
A Waymo autonomous car pauses near an emergency vehicle with flashing lights outside a downtown Austin garage at night.

Waymo Self-Driving Car Impedes Emergency Response in Austin Mass Shooting: An Urgent Analysis

Video footage has emerged showing a tense moment when a Waymo autonomous…
State Department confirms Foreign Service Officer is suspect in Virginia 'road rage' mass stabbing

Foreign Service Officer Identified as Suspect in Virginia Road Rage Stabbing Incident, Says State Department

The State Department has confirmed to Fox News Digital that the suspect…
UK Prime Minister Starmer hits back at Trump over Iran strikes

UK PM Starmer Claps Back at Trump’s Iran Strike Comments: A Diplomatic Showdown

LONDON — Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his Middle East policy on…
Trump will attend White House Correspondents' Dinner in stunning twist

Trump’s Surprising Return: Former President to Attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner

In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump has decided to attend…
2 employees at Michigan Smoothie King location fired for refusing to serve man in Trump hoodie

Michigan Smoothie King Sparks Controversy: Employees Fired for Denying Service to Man in Trump Hoodie

A pair of workers were dismissed after declining to serve a customer…
Asking Eric: Husband thinks mother is perfect; wife thinks she’s a bully

Navigating Family Dynamics: When Your Husband’s ‘Perfect’ Mom Feels Like a Bully

Dear Eric: I’ve been married to my husband for nearly 35 years,…
'Swiftie' is officially a word in the dictionary

Swiftie Makes History: Oxford English Dictionary Officially Recognizes Taylor Swift Fans

In recent years, the term used to describe fervent followers of pop…
Federal agencies, US cities on alert for potential retaliatory attacks amid Israel-Iran war conflict; no specific threats for IL

US Cities Heighten Security: Preparing for Possible Repercussions from Israel-Iran Tensions

In the wake of recent military strikes by American and Israeli forces…