Olympic Hockey Stars' First Pitch & NHL Debuts

On April 3rd, Jack Hughes and Aaron Frankl fresh off Olympic gold medals in hockey through

ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium before the New York Yankees home opener against

the Miami Marlins.

The duo capped a whirlwind victory tour that included spots on Saturday night live and

the tonight show.

Hughes delivered the overtime winner for the U.S. men's team against Canada at the Malang

Cortina Games while Frankl starred in net for the women's squad in their gold medal

win.

The first time the United States swept both hockey golds at the Olympics with the sled

hockey team adding Paralympic hardware too.

Both athletes call the experience unreal and a dream come true, especially amid their

packed schedules jumping back into pro leagues.

Frankl, playing for the Boston Fleet, sees how much the physical medals mean to fans

up close.

Hughes has embraced Yankee's fandom over his seven years as the face of the New Jersey

Devils, even warming up his throwing arm with practice sessions.

Before games, his shoulder held up fine, he scored twice against Dallas and notched five

points Thursday night.

Meanwhile, U.S. team-aid Jake Odinger lines up to toss a first pitch for the Texas Rangers

home opener as these Olympic heroes keep blending national.

Pride with their NHL grind.

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