Goalie Connor Hellebuyck will get the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his role in leading the U.S. hockey team to gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Team USA goalie Connor Hellebuyck delivered a legendary performance in the United States men's hockey victory over Canada.

Although the 2026 Winter Olympics are officially in the rearview mirror, the spotlight is still shining on Team USA hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck. During this past Sunday's gold medal game against Canada,

Trump announced Connor Hellebuyck will receive the honor after the U.S. men’s hockey team goalie helped lead his team to Olympic gold.

Team USA won a historic Olympic gold medal over Team Canada with the help of Connor Hellebuyck, backstopping the team; the team’s best goalie against the highest scorers in the world. Following the recent criticisms encountered by the newly developed NHL updates,

Hellebuyck was one of 20 Team USA members to head to the White House on Tuesday afternoon before their expected attendance at the State of the Union. The three-time Vezina Trophy winner with the Jets as the NHL’s top netminder has been dogged for his playoff performances,

Team USA men's hockey took home the gold medal on Sunday. And one of those players who helped get to the top is Michigan native and goalie Connor Hellebuyck. His success came with the help of his longtime coach,

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised Team USA goalie Connor Hellebuyck as the 'Secretary of Defense' after his stellar 41-save performance led to Olympic hockey gold in Milan.