Trump says U.S. men's hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Key Points:
- President Trump announced during the State of the Union address that Team USA men's hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his outstanding performance in winning Olympic gold.
- Trump revealed he asked Team USA to vote on awarding Hellebuyck the honor during their Oval Office visit, with unanimous support from the team.
- Hellebuyck made critical saves in the gold medal game against Canada, including a key stick save in the third period and another crucial stop in sudden-death overtime, leading to a 2-1 victory.
- The win marked the first U.S. men's Olympic hockey gold in 46 years, recalling the historic "Miracle on Ice" of 1980.
- While the U.S.
