US EditionTrump says US hockey goaltender will get Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump announced the Presidential Medal of Freedom for goalie Connor Hellebuyck after his 41-save performance led Team USA to their first men’s hockey Olympic gold since 1980.
- President Donald Trump declared during the State of the Union he will soon award Connor Hellebuyck, U.S. men's hockey goalie, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, noting it honors many athletes.
- Hellebuyck made 41 saves, including a crucial stop, in the United States' 2-1 victory over Canada at the Milan Cortina Games.
- In the House chamber, lawmakers greeted the Team USA men's hockey team with standing ovations and `U-S-A` chants during the State of the Union address.
- Five players skipped the Capitol and White House appearances, and the team faced backlash after a recorded call with Trump where players were heard laughing.
- Given without a formal nomination process, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is regarded as the U.S. government's highest civilian honor, often reflecting presidential priorities, and is awarded at the discretion of the president.
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The goalie of the US national ice hockey team Connor Hellebuyck will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, says Donald Trump during his address to the nation. – Great athletes have received the medal, the very best and I think he deserves it, Trump said in his speech.
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meadowlakeNOWU.S men’s hockey team feted at State of the Union; Hellebuyck to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon and later received about a two-minute bipartisan standing
Donald Trump Praises US Men’s Hockey Team During State of the Union, Announces Medal of Freedom for Connor Hellebuyck | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
The Team USA’s men’s hockey team received roaring cheers and applause during Donald Trump‘s State of the Union address on Tuesday evening (February 24) in Washington, DC. Members of the gold-winning team first met with the President earlier that day in the Oval Office, before making an appearance during the address later that night. While 20 members of the team made the trip to the White House, including siblings Jack and Quinn Hughes, goalie Co…
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