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Updated · Fox News · Jul 22
USA Hockey Gold Medal Teams Join 8 p.m. Celebrity Family Feud After 2026 Olympic Sweep
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 22

USA Hockey Gold Medal Teams Join 8 p.m. Celebrity Family Feud After 2026 Olympic Sweep

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 22

Summary

  • ABC will air a "Celebrity Family Feud" episode at 8 p.m. ET Thursday featuring players from USA Hockey’s 2026 Olympic gold medal teams.
  • Team USA men — including Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck alongside Paralympians Griffin LaMarre, Jack Wallace and Declan Farmer — will face a women’s side led by captain Hilary Knight with Hannah Bilka, Cayla Barnes, Laila Edwards and Caroline Harvey.
  • The TV appearance follows a landmark 2026 for USA Hockey, which swept gold in men’s, women’s and Paralympic hockey at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
  • With the next World Cup of Hockey not due until 2028 and the next Olympics in 2030, the broadcast gives USA Hockey a rare national showcase between major international events.

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Will the 2026 Olympic gold rush finally create sustainable, high-paying careers for America’s elite female hockey players?
Was the 2026 'golden sweep' a historic fluke, or can USA Hockey's development system actually repeat this success in 2030?
What is the secret behind the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey team’s dynasty of five consecutive gold medals?