Jack Hughes wants his Olympic gold medal-winning puck from the Hockey Hall of Fame: 'Why would they have that puck?'
Jack Hughes wants his Olympic gold medal-winning puck from the Hockey Hall of Fame: 'Why would they have that puck?'
Sean LeahyTue, March 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM UTC
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The New Jersey Devils star was the hero for the U.S. men's hockey team as it captured its first Olympic gold medal since 1980. (Photo by RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images) (RvS.Media/Monika Majer via Getty Images)
Nearly a month after his goal secured the first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey for the United States since the first Reagan Administration, Jack Hughes would like to have the puck.
The Team USA forward and New Jersey Devils star did not know where the puck went from his gold-medal winning overtime goal against Canada. Caught up in the commotion of the postgame celebrations as the Americans won for the first time since the 1980 Lake Placid Games, Hughes forgot to grab the valuable piece of hockey memorabilia.
After finding out that the puck ended up at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Hughes said he's not sure why the keepsake ended up there and that he'd like it in his possession.
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"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 told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski on Tuesday.
Since the gold-medal game, the puck has been on display at the Hall of Fame along with other notable items from the Milan Cortina Olympics, including the puck from Megan Keller's overtime goal, which helped the U.S. women capture gold over Canada.
"I don't see why Megan Keller or I shouldn't have those pucks," Hughes said.
Jim Hughes, who is the father of Jack, Minnesota Wild and Team USA defenseman Quinn, and Luke of the New Jersey Devils, collects memorabilia related to his sons' careers. Jack Hughes admitted he doesn't keep much of his own stuff. He leaves that to his dad.
"I wouldn't even want it for myself. I'd want it for my dad. I know he'd just love, love having it," said Hughes.
Hughes added that he has not contacted the Hall of Fame about acquiring the golden puck, but he plans to "at some point."
Source: “AOL Sports”
