At 28-years-old, Amanda Golini is one of the oldest members of the U.S. national team and a co-captain. Golini won a bronze medal with the U.S. team in 2017 at the Pan American Cup, as well as in 2019 at the Pan American Games. Magadan was captain for Team USA at the 2022 Pan American Cup and scored a goal against Canada in the opening round.

The United States cruised into the women's hockey semifinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday. Team USA used a five-goal barrage in the second period to become the second team to clinch a spot in the semifinals. The United States will most likely face Sweden, who also won on Friday, in the semifinal round on Monday.

From contenders to dark horses, these Olympics feature a deep field in men's hockey

The launch of the PWHL in 2024 has raised standards across women’s hockey, giving elite players regular high-level competition and accelerating the development of national programs beyond the traditional North American powerhouses.

We have reached the medal round of the 2026 men's Olympic hockey tournament, and what a tournament it has been. It has been thoroughly entertaining from start to finish in the preliminary round, with surprising talking points and expected brilliance from the best hockey players on the planet.

The 2026 Winter Olympics may be winding down, but the inspiration doesn’t have to. Sure, it’s fun to watch the Games on TV. Even better? Trying out some of those Olympic sports yourself at public venues across the region.