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Jack Hughes Celebrates Gold: Iconic Moment Captured in Milan

2/26/2026

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Photographer Elsa Garrison captured Jack Hughes celebrating United States men's hockey gold medal on February 22, 2026, in Milan.
Photograph shows Hughes with a bloody mouth, draped in the American flag, raising his fist.
Garrison described the moment as a blend of skill and luck, noting spontaneity is crucial in sports photography.
The image drew comparisons to photos such as 1980 Miracle on Ice and the Sonny Liston–Muhammad Ali shot.

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Photographer Elsa Garrison captured Jack Hughes celebrating United States men's hockey gold medal on February 22, 2026, in Milan.
Photograph shows Hughes with a bloody mouth, draped in the American flag, raising his fist.
Garrison described the moment as a blend of skill and luck, noting spontaneity is crucial in sports photography.
The image drew comparisons to photos such as 1980 Miracle on Ice and the Sonny Liston–Muhammad Ali shot.