Hockey fans, rejoice! 🎉 Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan has been tapped to lead Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina and the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off. The announcement, made by USA Hockey this weekend, signals a bold move to bring home gold-medal glory.
🏆 Sullivan, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, is no stranger to high-stakes hockey. “He’s one of the best coaches in the game,” said Team USA General Manager Bill Guerin, comparing the appointment to “assembling an all-star Avengers squad.” 🦾
With a career spanning over two decades, Sullivan has been praised for his “world-class leadership” and deep roots in American hockey. USA Hockey’s Pat Kelleher added: “His passion is contagious—we’re ready to rewrite the playbook.” 📖✨
The 2026 Winter Games will mark Sullivan’s first Olympic coaching role since assisting Team USA in 2006. Can he channel his Penguins magic onto the global stage? 🥇 Stay tuned!
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Penguins' Mike Sullivan to coach Team USA for 2026 Winter Olympics
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