Women’s gold medal in hockey an inspiration to Hughes, men’s team ahead of semis
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Key Points:
- The U.S. women's hockey team won the gold medal at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime, with Megan Keller scoring the winning goal.
- Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, a consultant for the U.S. women's team, is the mother of Jack and Quinn Hughes, who play for the U.S. men's team currently competing in the semifinals.
- Quinn Hughes scored the overtime winner in the men's quarterfinals against Sweden and leads the U.S. team in points alongside captain Auston Matthews, while Jack Hughes has also been performing well after a line change.
- The U.S. men's team has been inspired by the women's success, with coach Mike Sullivan praising the women's team's
