Team USA wins gold medal in men’s hockey final vs. Canada
USAT’s Helen St. James breaks the men’s hockey gold medal game, giving the United States its first gold medal since the “Miracle on Ice” 46 years ago.
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Jack Hughes’ overtime goal clinched the USA men’s hockey team’s first gold medal since the 1980 Miracle on Ice team.
It was a hard-fought battle that required overtime, but Hughes and the rest of the U.S. team celebrated by taking home the highest honor at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.
Hughes has the attention of millions as he lifts America up on the world’s biggest stage, but there’s one person he probably has most in mind: Tate McRae.
But that wasn’t the first person he thought of after scoring the winning goal and the gold medal. Hughes told reporters that her game-winning goal reminded her of Megan Keller, a member of the women’s national hockey team who helped Team USA win the gold medal against Canada.
But everyone believes his heart is now with McRae. There are rumors that the two are dating. Here’s what we know:
Who is Tate McRae?
McRae is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for the hit song “You Broke Me First” released in 2020.
She is 22 years old and received her first Grammy nomination in 2025 for the soundtrack single “Just Keep Watching” for the movie “F1”.
Who is Jack Hughes?
Hughes played for the U.S. men’s national hockey team, which won the gold medal against Canada. He plays center and is an alternate captain for the NHL’s New Jersey Devils.
Hughes is 24 years old.
Why are there rumors about Tate McRae and Jack Hughes?
McRae and Hughes have been spotted spending a lot of time together in recent months, including on a trip to New York, sparking rumors that they are dating.
McRae was seen supporting Hughes during a regular season hockey game in New Jersey.
She even received backlash from Canadians after publicly supporting Team USA men’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics. That prompted her to post about being “down in Canada.”
