🏒 Get ready, hockey fans! Mike Sullivan, the mastermind behind the Pittsburgh Penguins, is taking the helm for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy! 🇺🇸🚀
Announced by USA Hockey on Saturday, Sullivan will not only guide the team at the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo but also lead them during the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off in the U.S. and Canada. Talk about a power play! 💪
\"We\'re excited to have Mike guiding our teams,\" shared Bill Guerin, general manager of Team USA for both upcoming events. \"He is one of the very best coaches in the game, and his background, including with international hockey, is well-suited to help put our team in the best position to win.\" 🏆
Pat Kelleher, Executive Director of USA Hockey, echoed the enthusiasm: \"Mike Sullivan is not only a great coach but someone who has a strong passion for American hockey. He\'s a world-class leader and has been an important part of hockey in our country for a very long time.\" 🙌
With Sullivan\'s track record and passion, Team USA is gearing up to make some serious waves on the ice. Get your jerseys ready, because the road to 2026 is heating up! 🔥
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Penguins' Mike Sullivan to coach Team USA for 2026 Winter Olympics
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