The United States achieved a historic sweep in ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The U.S. women's Olympic team defeated Canada 3-2 in a thrilling final on February 22, 2026, to claim the gold medal.
Three weeks later, on March 14, 2026, the U.S. Paralympic sled hockey team secured its own gold medal, defeating Canada 2-1 in the championship game. This victory marked the United States' fifth gold medal in Paralympic sled hockey history.
The dual victories represent the first time a single nation has won both the Olympic and Paralympic ice hockey gold medals at the same Winter Games. The achievement underscores the depth and success of American hockey programs across both the Olympic and Paralympic disciplines.
