Team USA Men’s Hockey Undefeated in Quest for Gold, Awaits Opponent for Quarterfinal Round
Team USA has scored 16 goals and is undefeated.
Head coach Mike Sullivan of Team United States looks on in the third period during the Men's Preliminary Group C match between the United States and Germany on day nine of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy on Feb. 15, 2026. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Three games into their Olympic schedule, and Team USA’s men’s hockey quest for a gold medal is going as planned.
Surprises have been limited for Team USA men’s hockey coach Mike Sullivan and his staff through three games. After dominating Team Germany on Feb. 15 with a 5–1 victory, Sullivan’s men are now playing the waiting game.
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.
