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Saranac Lake Today
By the People, for the People
Saranac Lake Principal Celebrates USA Women's Hockey Gold Medal
Andrea Kilbourne-Hill, a former Olympian, watched the game with students at St. Bernard's School.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Andrea Kilbourne-Hill, the principal of St. Bernard's School in Saranac Lake, New York, and a former member of the 2002 U.S. Olympic women's hockey team, celebrated with her students as they watched the U.S. women's hockey team win the gold medal in a thrilling overtime victory against Canada.
Why it matters
Kilbourne-Hill's presence at the watch party and her own Olympic experience provided a unique connection for the students to the excitement and drama of the gold medal game. The rivalry between the U.S. and Canadian women's hockey teams is one of the fiercest in international sports.
The details
The students at St. Bernard's School erupted in cheers of "USA! USA! USA!" as they watched the gold medal game between the U.S. and Canadian women's hockey teams. Kilbourne-Hill, who played for the U.S. team in the 2002 Olympics, shared in the students' excitement, recalling the emotions of playing in such a high-stakes game. Though Canada jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, the U.S. rallied to tie the game late in regulation before winning it in overtime on a goal by Megan Keller.
- The gold medal game took place on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
- Kilbourne-Hill played for the U.S. Olympic women's hockey team in 2002.
The players
Andrea Kilbourne-Hill
The principal of St. Bernard's School in Saranac Lake, New York, and a former member of the 2002 U.S. Olympic women's hockey team.
Hilary Knight
The captain of the 2026 U.S. Olympic women's hockey team, who scored the game-tying goal late in regulation.
Megan Keller
A member of the 2026 U.S. Olympic women's hockey team, who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
What they’re saying
“This team is so good. This team is really good. It's an impressive bunch of women hockey players.”
— Andrea Kilbourne-Hill, Principal, St. Bernard's School (adirondackdailyenterprise.com)
“Games against Canada, it's like, both teams are so strong, a little bounce here or a little bounce there makes such a difference.”
— Andrea Kilbourne-Hill, Principal, St. Bernard's School (adirondackdailyenterprise.com)
“I couldn't breath for a bit there!”
— Andrea Kilbourne-Hill, Principal, St. Bernard's School (adirondackdailyenterprise.com)
What’s next
The U.S. women's hockey team will be honored with a parade and celebration in their hometown of Saranac Lake on Saturday, February 22nd.
The takeaway
Kilbourne-Hill's presence at the watch party and her own Olympic experience provided a unique connection for the students to the excitement and drama of the gold medal game, highlighting the enduring rivalry between the U.S. and Canadian women's hockey teams.
