After making hockey history at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team USA forward Jack Hughes is looking to get the puck from his golden moment.
Hughes recently told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski in an exclusive interview that he wants the Hockey Hall of Fame to give him the puck from his overtime winner that lifted the U.S. to a gold medal over Canada.
"I'm trying to get it. Like, that's bulls--- that the Hockey Hall of Fame has it, in my opinion. Why would they have that puck?" Hughes said.
Both Hughes' and Megan Keller's golden-goal pucks were put on display this week at the Hall in Toronto as part of a showcase from the 2026 Games.
Keller, of course, delivered her own overtime gold-medal moment for the U.S. in Milan, when she beat Canada's Ann-Renée Desbiens to clinch the Olympic title.
"I don't see why Megan Keller or I shouldn't have those pucks," Hughes added.
“These donated items represent defining moments on the world’s biggest stage and carry powerful stories of national pride and hockey history at its highest level,” Hall of Fame President and CEO Jamie Dinsmore said in a statement Monday about the Olympic showcase. “The Olympics ’26 display will help ensure that these unforgettable Olympic moments are preserved for our guests from around the world to experience.”
A stick from American Brady Tkachuk and gloves from teammate Jack Eichel, along with jerseys from Canada captain Sidney Crosby and Sweden forward William Nylander, are among the more than 70 items that will be on display for a limited time.
Hughes' goal against Canadian netminder Jordan Binnington in a three-on-three overtime delivered the Americans their first Olympic gold in men's hockey since the 1980 Games in Lake Placid.
The New Jersey Devils star told ESPN that he wants to give the puck to his father, Jim, who is "a monster collector" for the three Hughes brothers.
"I know he would have a special place for it."
Hughes added that he hasn't reached out to the Hall of Fame about getting the puck, but plans to do so in short order.
— with files from The Associated Press
