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FINALLY! USA Hockey Star Quinn Hughes PROUDLY Declares America 'Greatest Country in the World' After Epic Olympics Win

Gary FranchiFebruary 20, 2026256 views
FINALLY! USA Hockey Star Quinn Hughes PROUDLY Declares America 'Greatest Country in the World' After Epic Olympics Win
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Finally, an American athlete who isn't ashamed to represent the red, white, and blue!

Quinn Hughes, the 26-year-old Florida native playing for the NHL's Minnesota Wild, delivered the patriotic message Americans have been desperately waiting to hear during the 2026 Winter Olympics. After leading Team USA to an epic hockey victory, Hughes didn't hesitate to praise his homeland.

"It's the greatest country in the world," Hughes declared proudly. "Happy to represent it here with these guys."

What a refreshing change from the parade of ungrateful athletes we've endured in recent years! While other so-called "Americans" have spent their time trashing law enforcement, criticizing our great nation, and some even switching teams to compete for Communist China, Hughes stands tall as a true patriot.

A Hero America Deserves

Hughes' unapologetic love for America comes at exactly the right moment. Under President Trump's second term, we're witnessing a revival of American pride and excellence. The Trump-Vance administration has restored respect for our flag, our values, and our incredible achievements.

"American fans have been waiting for an athlete to come out in full support of the red, white, and blue," and Hughes delivered exactly what patriots needed to hear. No woke talking points. No America-bashing. Just pure, unfiltered love of country.

This is what happens when athletes remember they're representing 330 million Americans who believe in freedom, opportunity, and the American Dream. Hughes gets it – he understands the honor and privilege of wearing Team USA across his chest.

"It's the greatest country in the world. Happy to represent it here with these guys." - Quinn Hughes

While the mainstream media spent years celebrating athletes who knelt for our anthem or criticized our police, they're probably scrambling to figure out how to downplay Hughes' patriotic pride. Too bad – Americans are hungry for athletes who love this country as much as we do.

Thank you, Quinn Hughes, for reminding us what true American excellence looks like. This is the kind of champion our great nation deserves!

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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VeteranDad87Verified1 hours ago
As a retired military member, this brings tears to my eyes. My son plays hockey and I'm going to show him this article tonight. These are the kind of athletes our kids should look up to.
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GoldStarMomVerified1 hours ago
Thank you for your service! Your son is lucky to have such a great role model in his father.
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ConservativeHockeyFanVerifiedjust now
Wait, isn't Quinn Hughes Canadian though? I thought he played for Team Canada in previous tournaments. Either way, great to see someone standing up for America!
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PatriotMike2024Verifiedjust now
Finally! So refreshing to hear a young athlete who isn't afraid to express love for his country. This is what we need more of in professional sports.
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FreedomFirstVerifiedjust now
Exactly! Too many athletes these days are afraid to show patriotism.
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StarsAndStripesForeverVerifiedjust now
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RedWhiteAndBlue45Verifiedjust now
This is why I love hockey - real American values still matter in this sport. Unlike some other leagues that have gone completely woke, hockey players still have backbone and pride in their country.