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Team USA men’s hockey stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk kept America’s heroes in mind as they celebrated their gold medal against Canada at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.
Both 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 the team photo after receiving their gold medals following an overtime 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)
“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 every American,” Brady Tkachuk told the St. Louis station.
Matthew Tkachuk interjected: “All the soldiers who risked their lives for us. »
He also reflected on the victory against Canada and said the brothers couldn’t have achieved it without huge 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 sport. It’s the sport 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 back home, so many people in St. Louis, everyone in St. Louis.
“We could feel the support, whether they’re a hockey fan or not. Everyone’s watching. Everyone better celebrate right now. Everyone better wear the red, white and blue for as long as they can. It should take a month 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 the American team victory in overtime against Canada.
The New Jersey Devils star was able to put the puck past Jordan Binnington to earn the victory.
Jack Hughes (86) of the United States celebrates with Brady Tkachuk (7) of the United States after scoring the 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, February 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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“Right now it’s all about our country. I love the United States,” he said. “I love my teammates. It’s amazing. The United States is a hockey brotherhood. It’s so strong and we’ve had so much support from former players. I’m so proud to be American today.”
