Who is Connor Hellebuyck? Donald Trump announces Presidential Medal of Freedom for US hockey goalie in State of the Union speech
Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 8:57 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
President Trump announced Connor Hellebuyck, the star goalie of Team USA's gold-medal winning Olympic hockey team, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hellebuyck's incredible performance, including a dramatic overtime victory against Canada, earned him this nation's highest civilian honor. The announcement came during the State of the Union address, celebrating a historic win.
