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–Auston Matthews
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Captain of gold medal-winning 2026 U.S.
Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team
"Playing youth hockey is where
I fell in love with the game. It's a
great way for a kid to stay active,
make friends, and have fun."
I always had a lot of great
players and people
surrounding me both on
and off the ice. Those
memories with
everyone throughout
the years of growing
up playing hockey,
is something I'll
always keep with me
as I continue on my
hockey journey."
–Matthew Tkachuk
St. Louis, Mo.
2026 Olympic gold medalist, two-time Stanley Cup champion
–Hannah Bilka
Coppell, Texas
2026 Olympic gold medalist, named to 2026 Olympic Media All-Star Team
–Josh Pauls
Green Brook, N.J.
Only five-time Paralympic gold
medalist (2026, 2022, 2018, 2014,
2010) in sled hockey history
"It was a lot more fun for me
growing up with small-ice hockey.
The game's all about skill, creativity
and competition. Play in smaller
spaces helps develop all of that."
I love the
locker room
and the people
I've found
through hockey,
and I want to
stay involved."
