Two Bruins Gold Medalists Honored at White House

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Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Two Boston Bruins players who won gold medals with Team USA at the recent Olympics were in Washington, D.C. yesterday to be honored at the White House and during the State of the Union address. However, with the Bruins practicing ahead of their next game, it's unclear when the gold medalists will return to the team.

Why it matters

The Bruins are a top contender in the NHL this season, and having their star players recognized at the highest levels of government is a testament to the team's success and the individual achievements of its players. However, the timing of the Washington, D.C. trip could impact the Bruins' preparations for their upcoming game.

The details

The two Bruins gold medalists, whose names were not specified, were part of the U.S. Men's Hockey Team that won the gold medal in Milan. They were invited to the White House, where they were introduced to members of Congress, and they also attended the State of the Union address. Meanwhile, the Bruins were practicing in Boston ahead of their game on Thursday, and the team is unsure when the gold medalists will return.

  • The Bruins gold medalists were in Washington, D.C. yesterday.
  • The Bruins have a game scheduled for Thursday.

The players

Bruins Gold Medalists

Two unspecified Boston Bruins players who won gold medals with the U.S. Men's Hockey Team at the recent Olympics in Milan.

Marco Sturm

The Bruins coach who is unsure when the gold medalists will return to the team.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The Bruins' gold medalists' trip to the White House and State of the Union highlights the team's success and the individual achievements of its players, but the timing of the trip could impact the team's preparations for their upcoming game.