Goalie Connor Hellebuyck will get the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his role in leading the U.S. hockey team to gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Trump made the stunning announcement about Connor Hellebuyck after marching the Olympic gold medal-winning team into the Capitol during his State of the Union address

Connor Hellebuyck, whose strong effort in goal helped the US men's hockey team to the gold medal, will be receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Goalie Connor Hellebuyck will get the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his role in leading the U.S. hockey team to gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.