US Women's Hockey Team to Celebrate Gold in Vegas with Flavor Flav

The Olympic champions will join the rapper for a special event in July.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:23am

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The United States women's hockey team, fresh off their gold medal victory at the Milan Cortina Olympics, will be heading to Las Vegas in July to celebrate their achievement with a special event hosted by rapper Flavor Flav. The event, dubbed 'She Got Game,' will honor the women's hockey team and other female athletes, according to an announcement made by Flav on his X account.

Why it matters

The US women's hockey team's gold medal win was a major accomplishment, and this celebratory event in Las Vegas provides a high-profile platform to further recognize their achievement and inspire young female athletes. Flavor Flav's involvement also adds an element of pop culture excitement to the festivities.

The details

Flavor Flav announced the 'She Got Game' weekend event will take place from July 16-19 in partnership with MGM Resorts in Las Vegas. The event will honor the US women's hockey team as well as celebrate other female athletes. Details about the specific activities and programming are still to be announced.

  • The US women's hockey team won gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
  • Flavor Flav announced the 'She Got Game' event on February 28, 2026.
  • The 'She Got Game' event is scheduled for July 16-19, 2026.

The players

US Women's Hockey Team

The gold medal-winning women's ice hockey team from the United States that competed in the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Flavor Flav

An American rapper and reality television personality, known as a founding member of the hip hop group Public Enemy.

MGM Resorts

A major hospitality and entertainment company that owns and operates multiple hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, including the venue for the 'She Got Game' event.

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What they’re saying

“It's happening! I'm hosting a 'She Got Game' weekend event from July 16-19 in partnership with MGM Resorts to honor the US Women's Hockey Team and other female athletes. Details to follow.”

— Flavor Flav

What’s next

More details about the specific activities and programming for the 'She Got Game' event in Las Vegas are expected to be announced in the coming months.

The takeaway

This celebratory event in Las Vegas provides a high-profile platform to recognize the US women's hockey team's gold medal achievement and inspire the next generation of female athletes, while also bringing together sports and pop culture in an exciting way.