US women's ice hockey captain responds to 'distasteful' Trump remarkUSA's Kendall Coyne (L) and Hilary Knight (R) celebrate after winning Olympic women's ice hockey gold in MilanLOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women's Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a "distasteful joke" by President Donald Trump had overshadowed the achievements of US athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games. The US men's ice hockey team took a congratulatory call from Trump as they celebrated their gold medal victory over Canada. The president invited them to his State of the Union address and added he would have to ask the triumphant women's team as well or risk being "impeached". Several players on the men's team appeared to laugh at Trump's comment, sparking criticism. The women's team declined an invitation to Trump's big speech in Washington, with USA Hockey saying they had had prior commitments.

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