During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump mentioned that the U.S. women's ice hockey team, which recently won gold in Milan, would soon visit the White House to celebrate their victory. He highlighted their accomplishment of defeating Canada in an exciting overtime match, commending both the women’s team and the men's team for their achievements. However, the visit’s timing remains uncertain as the women’s team had previously declined an invitation to attend the address due to other commitments.

The women's hockey team had expressed gratitude for the invitation but cited 'previously scheduled academic and professional commitments' as reasons for not attending the State of the Union. This decision raised questions about the team’s relationship with the Trump administration, particularly given the timing and nature of their commitments that conflicted with such a high-profile event. As of now, neither the women's hockey team nor USA Hockey has published any details regarding their confirmed visit to the White House following the invitation from the President.

This situation illustrates the ongoing dynamic between sports teams and political figures, where invitations to the White House are often seen as significant gestures of recognition yet can also carry political implications. The outcome of whether the team will accept the invitation to visit the White House could also impact public perception and discussions surrounding female athletes and their advocacy for equality in sports. The announcement comes amid broader discussions on gender issues in athletics, making the potential visit a pivotal moment for the women’s hockey team.