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Goldeneyes Back U.S. Women's Team After Trump’s Remarks

3/2/2026

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Vancouver Goldeneyes players expressed support for the U.S. women's hockey team after President Donald Trump's controversial comments following the U.S. men's gold-medal win.
Trump joked about inviting the women's team to the White House, which elicited laughter from the men's team.
U.S. women's captain Hilary Knight called the remarks "distasteful" and stressed the importance of celebrating women's achievements.
Teammate Sarah Nurse highlighted the ongoing need for women in sports to confront inappropriate comments.
Knight acknowledged the recent surge in support for female hockey, which has been significant for the athletes.

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Vancouver Goldeneyes players expressed support for the U.S. women's hockey team after President Donald Trump's controversial comments following the U.S. men's gold-medal win.
Trump joked about inviting the women's team to the White House, which elicited laughter from the men's team.
U.S. women's captain Hilary Knight called the remarks "distasteful" and stressed the importance of celebrating women's achievements.
Teammate Sarah Nurse highlighted the ongoing need for women in sports to confront inappropriate comments.
Knight acknowledged the recent surge in support for female hockey, which has been significant for the athletes.