US EditionUSA Men’s Hockey Team Wins IIHF World Championship for First Time in More than 90 Years
- On Sunday at Stockholm’s Avicii Arena, the U.S. men's national hockey squad secured the gold medal by defeating Switzerland in overtime, capturing the IIHF World Championship title.
- The victory ended a nine-decade drought since the US last won the tournament in 1933, marking a historic achievement for the team.
- The United States secured a 1-0 victory against Switzerland in overtime, with Tage Thompson netting the game-winning goal just over two minutes into the extra period, while Jeremy Swayman recorded a shutout by stopping 25 shots.
- Forward Drew O'Connor acknowledged the long gap since the last victory, emphasizing how meaningful the win was for the American players.
- This victory could indicate positive developments for Team USA as they prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, where Mike Sullivan will serve as coach and NHL players will return to Olympic competition after a long hiatus.
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