Penguins' Mike Sullivan named coach of U.S. men's Olympic hockey team for 2026 Games
Mike Sullivan was selected U.S. coach for the 2026 Milan Olympics on Saturday, an expected move that puts the two-time Stanley Cup champion in charge of the country's bid for its first gold medal since the "Miracle On Ice" in 1980.
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![Mike Sullivan, a two-time Stanley Cup-winning head coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins, agreed to a contract extension with the team on Tuesday that runs through the 2026-27 season. A hockey coach stands behind the bench and make a pointing motion with his finger.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6567523.1716043983!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/955505626.jpg)
Mike Sullivan was selected U.S. coach for the 2026 Milan Olympics on Saturday, an expected move that puts the two-time Stanley Cup champion in charge of the country's bid for its first gold medal since the "Miracle On Ice" in 1980.