US men’s hockey stars reflect on American pride after bringing home Olympic gold

Team USA Olympic hockey players Connor Hellebuyck and the Tkachuk brothers talk about support from Americans, the significance of the gold medal victory and the State of the Union on ‘Special Report.'

The U.S. men's hockey team made history with its 2-1 overtime win over Team Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics in the gold medal game on Sunday. 

Jack Hughes hit the golden goal to deliver the U.S. its first men's hockey gold medal since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team.

"We deserve it," Matthew Tkachuk during an exclusive sitdown on Fox News Channel's "Special Report" said about the whirlwind celebration he and his teammates have experienced in recent days.

"We really pride ourselves on being true Americans that would doing anything it takes for this country and to win. And I'm so proud of the guys and I'm so proud to be able to compete with them."

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Brady Tkachuk (7) of Team United States and Matthew Tkachuk (19) of Team United States celebrate after their game against Team Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 22, 2026. (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)

Team USA spoke with Fox News shortly after visiting President Donald Trump at the White House.

"You never really dream of being in this position, but to share this (Matthew), but also my 23 other brothers … wouldn't change it for the world," Brady Tkachuk said about the experience of playing alongside his brother Matthew in the gold medal game.

"To be able to represent this country and all (the) amazing people and millions of Americans that were back home, we felt their love. We felt their support."

Team USA goaltender and Winnipeg Jets star Connor Hellebuyck