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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