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By the People, for the People
Haley Winn's Brothers Become Viral Sensations Cheering Her On
The Winn brothers' outrageous outfits and celebrations have captivated Olympic audiences as they support their sister, a rising star on the U.S. women's hockey team.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Haley Winn, 22, is part of a generation of female athletes elevating professional women's sports. Her three older brothers have become viral sensations with their goofy, patriotic outfits and over-the-top celebrations cheering Haley and the U.S. women's hockey team at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The brothers, who all played college hockey themselves, want the focus to remain on the talented female athletes like Haley, not on their antics.
Why it matters
Haley Winn's success and her brothers' enthusiastic support highlight the growing popularity and recognition of women's professional sports. Their story challenges the perception that women's sports are less exciting or worthy of attention compared to men's sports.
The details
The Winn brothers have gone viral on social media with their creative outfits and celebrations at the Olympics, including wearing American flag-patterned jackets and bald eagle masks. They say their goal is to draw more attention to the skilled female athletes like Haley, who was the second overall pick in last year's Professional Women's Hockey League draft and is making her Olympic debut.
- Haley Winn scored one goal and had three assists over the six games leading up to the gold medal game on Thursday.
- The brothers began their outlandish shows of support during the 2024 World Championship in Utica, New York.
The players
Haley Winn
A 22-year-old U.S. hockey defender who is part of a generation of female athletes elevating professional women's sports.
Ryan Winn
Haley's 27-year-old brother, a video producer who helps create the viral videos of the family's celebrations.
Casey Winn
Haley's 29-year-old brother, who also played college hockey.
What they’re saying
“It's about them. It's not about us.”
— Ryan Winn (The Associated Press)
“Haley just turned out to be the absolute beast out of all of us.”
— Ryan Winn (The Associated Press)
“She loves this game and she had a dream to play this game at the highest level for a long time. It's now our dream, getting to watch her live out her dream.”
— Ryan Winn (The Associated Press)
What’s next
The United States and Canada will face off in the Olympic gold medal game on Thursday, continuing their long-standing rivalry in women's hockey.
The takeaway
The Winn brothers' enthusiastic support for their sister Haley and the U.S. women's hockey team highlights the growing popularity and recognition of women's professional sports. Their story challenges the perception that women's sports are less exciting or worthy of attention compared to men's sports.
