The Hockey Hall of Fame says the pucks used in the men’s and women’s gold-medal-winning goals at the Milan Cortina Olympics have become part of its permanent collection after being donated by the International Ice Hockey Federation.
On Wednesday, the day after Jack Hughes scored the overtime golden goal for the U.S. men’s team, the museum issued a statement about its Olympic artifacts. tell ESPN He wanted the puck so he could give it to his father, Jim.
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“These artifacts are preserved, displayed and shared with fans around the world through our museum and international outreach programs, ensuring that defining moments from the Olympics and world championships are protected and available to the global hockey community,” Hall said in a statement to The Associated Press. “We have the utmost respect for the men and women who created these unforgettable moments on the ice, and we remain committed to preserving their achievements in a way that is responsible, safe and accessible to fans around the world.”
The United States swept men’s, women’s and Paralympic sled hockey gold medals, defeating Canada in each final to capture all three events in the same year for the first time. Megan Keller also scored the women’s golden goal in overtime, and that puck is just as sacred.
“These donated items represent defining moments on the world’s biggest stage and carry powerful stories of national pride and hockey history at the highest levels,” Hall of Fame President and CEO Jamie Dinsmore said Monday in a statement about the Olympic display. “The ’26 Olympic display will help ensure these unforgettable Olympic moments are preserved for guests from around the world to experience.”
A stick from American Brady Tkachuk and a glove from teammate Jack Eichel, along with jerseys from Canadian captain Sidney Crosby and Swedish forward William Nylander, are among more than 70 items on display for a limited time.
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“Since the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, the IIHF has provided the Hockey Hall of Fame with official pucks and other historical artifacts commemorating key moments from each Olympic ice hockey championship, including Sidney Crosby’s iconic 2010 ‘Golden Goal’ and Natalie Darwitz’s gold-medal-winning goal puck at the 2008 World Championships,” the Hall of Fame said. “Our mission is to collect, preserve, research, display and promote artifacts, images and stories significant to the world heritage of hockey. The Hockey Hall of Fame was established to commemorate and preserve the history of hockey and to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the sport.”
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Doug Armstrong will no longer serve as Canada men’s hockey general manager
As general manager, Doug Armstrong is responsible for Olympic roster selection.
