ByMAX WINTERS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR
Published:16:58 EST, 24 February 2026|Updated:18:58 EST, 24 February 2026
The five members of theTeam USAmen's hockey roster who are not attending the White House and State of the Union on Tuesday have been revealed.
The WinterOlympicsgold medalists arrived in WashingtonDCon Tuesday morning and spent time withDonald Trumpin the Oval Office following an invite from the president after their dramatic win over Canada.
While 20 members of the 25-strong squad were in attendance, five players chose not to go to America's capital to continue the celebrations.
According to The Athletic, Kyle Connor, Jake Oettinger, Brock Nelson, Jake Guentzel and Jackson LaCombe have all opted against spending time with Trump and their teammates in Washington DC.
Connor, who didn't see any action in Milan after their first game, practiced with the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday ahead of their next NHL game on Wednesday.
Oettinger was scheduled to arrive back in Texas on Tuesday and should be at the Dallas Stars' morning skate on Wednesday before they play the Seattle Kraken.
Kyle Connor is among the five Team USA hockey stars not to be visiting Washington DC
Jake Oettinger was due to arrive back in Texas on Tuesday as he returns to action for the Stars
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