Charlie McAvoy's family says his Long Island roots helped lead him to Milan Cortina

Charlie McAvoy's family says his Long Island roots helped lead him to Milan Cortina

A Long Island native is looking to help lead Team USA to a gold medal that has remained elusive to them for 46 years. The men’s hockey team won its first three games in Milan Cortina, and is hoping to make it four in a row in the quarterfinal against Sweden. Making his debut for the U.S. in the 2026 Winter Olympics is Charlie McAvoy, a 28-year-old from Long Beach. The defenseman has played for the Boston Bruins ever since he was drafted out of B…