U.S. Men's Hockey Team Celebrates Gold Medal Win in Miami

The team arrived in South Florida after their historic victory at the Olympics in Italy.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The U.S. men's hockey team celebrated their Olympic gold medal win in style in Miami after arriving in South Florida on Monday. The team, which wasn't supposed to land in Miami due to a blizzard in the Northeast, took to the streets of the city, posing for photos and enjoying a night out at local hotspots like COTE Korean Steakhouse and E11EVEN Miami.

Why it matters

The U.S. men's hockey team's gold medal win at the Olympics marks their first Olympic hockey gold since 1980, making it a historic and long-awaited achievement for American hockey fans. The team's celebratory stop in Miami showcases the excitement and pride surrounding their victory.

The details

After landing at Miami International Airport, the team boarded a double-decker bus and cruised down Collins Avenue to Ocean Drive and the MacArthur Causeway, where they stopped traffic to take a team photo with the city as a backdrop. They then headed to the Design District for dinner at COTE Korean Steakhouse before continuing the celebration at the popular nightclub E11EVEN Miami.

  • The U.S. men's hockey team arrived in Miami on Monday afternoon.
  • The team celebrated their gold medal win at various locations in Miami on Monday evening.

The players

John Clancy

A fan celebrating the team's victory.

Steve Logan

A fan who has been waiting 46 years for the U.S. men's hockey team to win gold.

Mathew Tkachuk

A member of the U.S. men's hockey team.

Jack Hughs

A member of the U.S. men's hockey team.

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What they’re saying

“We are so proud of them. What a game. What a performance.”

— John Clancy, Fan (cbsnews.com)

“For 46 years I've been waiting. I've been waiting for two things – for the Olympic team to win hockey and for the Jets to win a Super Bowl. So, one out of the two isn't bad.”

— Steve Logan, Fan (cbsnews.com)

“It's absolutely incredible, and it's only getting better and better. We're only here for one night. I'm gonna try to show them a good night.”

— Mathew Tkachuk, U.S. Men's Hockey Team Member (cbsnews.com)

“Honestly, it's been such a fun group, this whole team. We have a great group of guys. And to experience this with them, it's going to be something we'll remember for the rest of our lives.”

— Jack Hughs, U.S. Men's Hockey Team Member (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The members of the U.S. men's hockey team will be headed to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to attend the State of the Union Address.

The takeaway

The U.S. men's hockey team's gold medal win at the Olympics has sparked immense pride and celebration among American hockey fans, particularly in Miami where the team made a memorable stop to continue their festivities. This historic victory marks a long-awaited achievement for the U.S. team and their supporters.