The South Carolina Senate has adopted a resolution expressing gratitude for the gold-medal victories of the United States women's and men's hockey teams at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. The resolution highlights the women's team's thrilling 2-1 victory over Canada, which included a dramatic shoot-out win, and their impressive undefeated performance throughout the tournament. It also commemorates the men's team's first gold medal win since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980, culminating in a 2-1 overtime victory against Canada.
The resolution emphasizes the pride both teams brought to the nation through their achievements and the shared experience of winning with identical scores in sudden-death overtime. By adopting this resolution, the South Carolina Senate formally congratulates the teams for their success and their representation of the United States on the world stage.