Before today, the last time the US Women’s hockey team won a gold medal was in 1998. I was fortunate enough to attend the final gold medal game between the USA and Canada where all of this changed. The crowd was incredible. People were cheering loudly and very engaged in the game. After the 3rd period, the teams were tied with two goals each. This meant that they would decide the winner of the game in a shootout. I have never seen this before and it was one of the most stressful things to watch. Ultimately, the US came out on top and took the gold. After this, they performed the medal ceremony. This win was extremely emotional for the US players and fans alike. It truly made me proud of my country.
