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Team USA men’s hockey stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk kept America’s heroes on their minds as they celebrated their gold medal win over Canada at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.
The two players spoke to KSDK-TV with an American flag draped over each of their shoulders.
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Matthew Tkachuk, left, and Brady Tkachuk of the United States pose for a team photo after receiving their gold medals following an overtime victory 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 is here. There are so many people we can thank. Matthew said everyone in St. Louis, all the family and friends, even all the first responders, everyone who protects and serves our country. This is for them. This is for all Americans,” Brady Tkachuk told the St. Louis station.
Matthew Tkachuk chimed in: “All the military people who risked their lives for us.”
He also reflected on the victory over Canada and said the brothers couldn’t have done it without a lot of support.
Brady Tkachuk (7) and Matthew Tkachuk (19) of the United States celebrate after the United States’ victory 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 is our game. It’s the game of the United States of America. It’s the greatest country in the world,” he said. “We have the best support ever: hundreds of millions of people at home, many, many people in St. Louis, everyone in St. Louis.
“We can feel the support, whether you’re a hockey fan or not. Everyone’s watching. Everyone better be partying right now. Everyone better wear the red, white and blue for as long as possible. It should be a month-long mandate to wear the red, white and blue of the United States and celebrate us and the other Olympic gold medalists.”
It was Jack Hughes who gave Team USA the victory in overtime against Canada.
The New Jersey Devils star was able to pass the puck to Jordan Binnington for the win.
Jack Hughes (86) of the United States celebrates with Brady Tkachuk (7) of the United States 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 America,” he said. “I love my teammates. It’s amazing. America is a hockey brotherhood. It’s very strong and we had a lot of support from former players. I’m very proud to be an American today.”
