Megan Keller’s OT Goal Caps Canada Hockey Olympics Final as U.S. Women Win Gold
Megan Keller’s overtime goal lifted the U. S. women’s hockey team past Canada in the Olympic final, ending a game that was tied 1-1 after regulation in Northern Italy and delivering a dramatic finish in the canada hockey olympics matchup.
Canada Hockey Olympics rivalry plays out in overtime
The decisive moment came in overtime when Megan Keller had the final say with a goal that stole the win, ending regulation play tied 1-1. The victory marked the third time the U. S. women have become Olympic champions in hockey, and each of those title wins came against Canada, underscoring the depth of the rivalry on the Olympic stage.
Bishop Kearney grads among the gold medalists
Five graduates of Bishop Kearney were part of the gold-medal roster. Haley Winn, a defender from Webster, joined teammates Caroline Harvey, a defender from New Hampshire; Laila Edwards, a forward from Ohio; Kirsten Simms, a forward from Michigan; and Ava McNaughton, a goalie from Pennsylvania, as Olympic champions after the overtime win against Canada. Caroline Harvey said she was "speechless, unreal, " and called the moment a surge of emotion and pride for the group. Laila Edwards called the result "unbelievable, " adding, "This is the best group I’ve ever been part of, top talent on the ice, off the ice. I love this group to death. "
Youth teams, coaches and a watch party react
Youth hockey coach Andy Mandel and his team joined a national morning show to react to the U. S. women winning gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and local fans gathered to celebrate. Cari Coen, director of girls hockey at Bishop Kearney, spoke at a watch party on Thursday to cheer on Team USA. At that watch party, three people in matching Team USA-themed outfits — identified as Haley Winn’s brothers — drew attention and turned into a viral sensation; a local television crew interviewed them about their support.
Young players and coaches said they are drawing inspiration from the Olympic final, with many youth programs watching the canada hockey olympics championship game and pointing to the Bishop Kearney alumni as examples of a development path that led to Olympic gold.
No additional schedule for the team or further events tied to the Olympic roster were detailed in the available coverage; celebrations and interviews continued at local watch gatherings following the overtime victory in Northern Italy.
