USA Olympic Heroes' College Hockey Roots
Team USA's gold-medal roster overflows with NCAA talent, as 19 of 25 players honed their games at powerhouse programs like Boston University and Michigan. Stars like Quinn Hughes, Connor Hellebuyck and Jack Eichel credit those college battles for building the edge that toppled Canada. Front offices have long known college hockey forges NHL studs, and this squad proves the pipeline still pumps elite blood to the pros.
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