U.S. hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Fresh off an Olympic gold medal-winning performance, Team USA men’s hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Trump announced during his State of the Union address. “The members of this hockey squad will be very happy to hear that, based on their vote, and my vote, and in this case

Trump to Give USA Hockey Goalie Presidential Medal of Freedom

Team USA goalie Conner Hellebuyck, front row, acknowledges applause as President Trump announces his individual honor during the State of the Union Address in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill on Feb. 24, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump announced that he would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Conner Hellebuyck, the