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MINNESOTANS HEAD TO ITALY TO COMPETE
IN THE 2026 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES
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Jake
Guentzel
Woodbury
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M H J ON L I N E . C O M
GET YOUR RED, WHITE AND BLUE READY:
IT'S OLYMPIC SEASON.
It's a special time when all Americans can
come together, host watch parties, cheer for
the Stars and Stripes, and take on the world.
As faithful Minnesotans, we take tremen-
dous pride in our community hockey culture,
which has produced more Olympians than any
other state. This February, five Minnesota women
and four men will represent the U.S. on the world's
biggest stage.
"As a kid on the pond or at your rink, the Olympics is what you
dream about. You want to play for Team USA," said Woodbury youth
hockey product Jake Guentzel, who is playing in his first Olympics.
"To make that call to your parents after the hours you all spent
working toward this, it's pretty dang special."
