Officials in the House of Representatives are rushing in an attempt to host both the United States men’s and women’s hockey teams Tuesday at the State of the Union address, doing so fresh off their gold-medal winning journeys at the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to Speaker Mike Johnson who revealed the plans Monday.
While speaking with the media, Johnson said that he’s sorting everything to “figure out logistics” for a possible appearance from the squads, per Politico. Both were sent invitations from the White House. (RELATED: Canada’s Nathan MacKinnon Seemingly Wanted To Straight Up Kill Stuffed Animal After Losing To Team USA)
“There’s no way to have special guests on the floor because it’s a literal session of Congress,” said Johnson. “But we’re going to work and do what we can to accommodate.”
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Johnson also said officials in the House are “trying to work out logistics to see if there’s some way to perhaps get them into the gallery and the doors, wave and receive the applause that they’re due,” per Politico.
No announcement has been made by the men’s team in regards to attending the State of the Union. However, President Donald Trump personally sent an invitation to them shortly after their overtime victory Sunday over Canada. He offered to provide a military jet to transport them to Washington, D.C. (RELATED: Team USA Men’s, Women’s Hockey Lands Free Crabcakes For Life After Bringing Home Gold Medals)
The White House did invite the U.S. women's hockey team to the State of the Union but a spokesperson says while they are "sincerely grateful" for the recognition, the players are unable to attend "due to the timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments."
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