Two siblings delivered unforgettable performances on opposite sides of the world.
Taylor Heise scored a big goal for the United States Women’s Hockey team, while Nate Heise came through with the go-ahead three-pointer for Iowa State over Houston.
Make that TWO for Team USA. Taylor Heise finds a way past the Swedish goalie on a 2-on-1! ✌️
📺 NBC & Peacock | #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/RDbCbW7yEI
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 16, 2026
This will go down as the best moment in Hilton this year.
Nate MF Heise. Absolute nails. pic.twitter.com/2GyaE1TGyp
— Top Tier Iowa State (@TopTierIowaSt) February 17, 2026
The siblings’ historic performances went viral online, with fans celebrating the duo across social media.
The Heise family had themselves a DAY 😤
Taylor Heise today: Goal against Sweden in Team USA’s semifinal win
Nate Heise today: Go-ahead three with just over a minute to play against Houston pic.twitter.com/mItN9agDIx
— DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) February 17, 2026
The Heise Family on February 16, 2026: pic.twitter.com/kuuyiJlNu4
— CLONE CONE ENJOYER (@CLONECONEZ) February 17, 2026
Amy Heise, in Italy to watch her daughter, Taylor, at the Olympics, had a crossover moment of her own when she ran into a fan wearing Iowa State gear.
Iowa State alum Sam Strotman (‘86) is cheering on Team USA 🇺🇸 at the Olympics in Italy and ran into another Cyclone fan! @CycloneMBB senior Nate Heise’s sister plays for the women’s hockey team and his mom Amy was so excited to see a #CyclonesEverywhere flag! pic.twitter.com/W1WoUMJw28
— Iowa State University Alumni (@isualum) February 16, 2026
Despite the success of Taylor and Nate, the sibling rivalry never dies.
Nate Heise says his go-ahead shot to help beat No. 2 Houston beats his sister’s goal in the Olympics today vs Sweden. pic.twitter.com/2Zeycqy3AO
— Ben Hutchens (@Ben_Hutchens_) February 17, 2026
After a historic day, the Heise family has a lot to celebrate.
