It’s been forty-six years since Team USA’s men’s hockey team won gold at the Winter Games, so it should be no surprise that the celebrations are yet to cease.
ESPN’s Pat McAfee had a great way of showing his appreciation for the passion the American players brought to the tournament.
Pat McAfee reportedly paid for the U.S. men’s hockey team’s bar tab as they celebrated winning Olympic gold at a club in Miami.
The team went through $150,000 in champagne, tequila, and vodka, per @DailyMail. pic.twitter.com/3i9KYggt0I
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) February 25, 2026
McAfee discussed on his Wednesday show the meaning behind picking up the $150,000+ tab, and the true patriotism he felt watching Team USA take down Canada.
Athletes wanna win for their country.#PMSLive https://t.co/sb1ZDR0i7C pic.twitter.com/SrJIJOolSN
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 25, 2026
— College Sports Only (@CSOonX) February 25, 2026
How can you not love Pat McAfee?
What a legend. https://t.co/mLJwhoSCQZ
— Eric Spracklen 🇺🇸 (@EricSpracklen) February 25, 2026
@DrippyMane18 truly a man of the people https://t.co/hxFs0IsAeT
— Not Drane (@somerset334) February 25, 2026
If they weren’t already, Team USA are now huge Pat McAfee fans.
