Jack Hughes Seeks Return of Golden Goal Puck Amid Hockey Hall of Fame Display

Hughes’ Olympic Gold Medal Moment Puck Held by Hockey Hall of Fame

Jack Hughes is a forward for the New Jersey Devils. He won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2026 at Milan Cortina. He scored an overtime goal with a puck that gave the team their first men’s gold medal since 1980. The puck is now kept in the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) in Toronto. It sits in an "Olympics ’26" display.

Hockey Hall of Fame Displays Gold Medal Artifacts

The HHOF show has several items. It has the golden goal puck from Hughes. It has the overtime goal puck from Megan Keller of the U.S. women’s team. It has a Hilary Knight Team USA jersey and a stick used by Brady Tkachuk. Jamie Dinsmore, the HHOF president, says these items mark key hockey moments and show pride for the sport. They stand for moments that fans around the world can see.

Hughes Expresses Frustration Over Puck Ownership

Hughes said he is upset that the Hall of Fame holds the puck. He noted that neither he nor Keller owns these items now. He plans to take back his puck. He wants to give it to his father, Jim Hughes, who collects items for him and his brothers Quinn and Luke.

Background on the Puck’s Whereabouts

The puck’s location came into focus after Hughes said in a February 26 interview that he did not know where it was kept. The International Ice Hockey Federation said they secured the puck right after the Olympics and gave it to the HHOF for safe keeping. The HHOF has not answered Hughes’ request yet.

Hughes’ Busy Post-Olympics Schedule

Since the Olympics, Hughes has kept a busy schedule. He has appeared on "Saturday Night Live," "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," and "The Pat McAfee Show." He has not yet formally contacted the Hall of Fame about the puck. He said he plans to do so soon.

Summary

Jack Hughes wants to retrieve the puck from his gold-medal-winning 2026 overtime goal. The puck now rests at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. The display holds items that mark important hockey moments. Hughes wishes to keep the puck for his family, which reflects a conflict between keeping sports history safe in public archives and preserving personal memories.

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