Team USA men's hockey team won their first gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980 after an overtime goal by Jack Hughes sealed the deal.
It was a hard-fought game that required the extra period, but it was Hughes and the rest of the U.S. team who celebrated after capturing the top honor in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHughes, uplifting the U.S. on the world's largest stage, has captured the attention of millions, but there's one person he's possibly thinking of most: Tate McRae.
However, that wasn't the person whom he first thought of after hitting the game-winning and gold medal-clinching goal. Hughes told reporters he thought of U.S. national women's team hockey player Megan Keller, who helped Team USA win the gold medal against Canada with a game-winning goal of her own.
Everyone believes his mind is now on McRae, though. There are rumors swirling that the two are reportedly dating. Here's what we know.
2026 Winter Games: Olympic Coverage in Milan
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWho is Tate McRae?
McRae is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her breakout hit "You Broke Me First" released in 2020.
She is a 22-year-old who earned her first Grammy Award nomination for the soundtrack single "Just Keep Watching" from the film "F1" in 2025.
Who is Jack Hughes?
Hughes plays for the U.S. national men's hockey team that won the gold medal against Canada. He plays center and is an alternate captain for the New Jersey Devils of the NHL.
Hughes is 24-years-old.
Why is Tate McRae rumored with Jack Hughes?
McRae and Hughes are rumored to be dating after the two have been seen spending lots of time together in recent months, including New York trips.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMcRae has been seen supporting Hughes during New Jersey's regular-season hockey games.
She even received some backlash from Canadians after her public support for Team USA men's hockey in the 2026 Winter Games. It led her to post about being "Canada down."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jack Hughes, Tate McRae rumors: Here's what we know
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