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File #: 26-201 MEETING DATE: 3/3/2026
Subject:
Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon and Councilman Burns - Declare February 22nd as USA
Hockey Day
Recommended Action:
Celebrate US Olympic Hockey Gold Medal Winning Teams and Declare February 22nd as USA
Hockey Day.
Attachment(s):
1. Councilmember Item - USA Hockey Day
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City Council Meeting - Council Member Items Report
To: City Council
From: Casey McKeon, Mayor
Pat Burns, Councilman
Date: March 3, 2026
Subject: Celebrate US Olympic Hockey Gold Medal Winning Teams and
Declare February 22nd as USA Hockey Day
ISSUE STATEMENT
The United States Women's Hockey Team has won three gold medals since women's hockey
debuted in 1998, with victories in 1998 (Nagano), 2018 (PyeongChang), and 2026 (Milano
Cortina).
The United States Men's Hockey Team has won three Olympic gold medals, most recently at the
2026 Milan Cortina Games. This February 22, 2026 win ended a 46-year drought following the
iconic February 22, 1980 "Miracle on Ice"victory against the Soviet Union.
In classic golden-goal fashion,the 2026 U.S.women's and men's hockey teams claimed overtime
wins over Canada on February 19th and 22nd respectively.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Declare each February 22nd as USA Hockey Day.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
Not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Non Applicable-Administrative Item
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From: p q
To: 5uoDlementalcomm( surfcity-hb.org
Subject: US Hockey Day recognition by HB
Date: Friday,February 27,2026 4:24:51 PM
The HB City Council made a point of limiting the types of flags displayed on city buildings
and revising the calendar to celebrate certain events and groups.
Designating February 22nd as USA Hockey day should be at the direction of the President, not
our city council.
Sincerely,
Pat Quintana
SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 03/03/2026
Agenda Item No. 23 (26-201)
From: Stacey Grosvenor
To: suoolementalcomrr a surfcity-hb.orq
Subject: Item#23 and Request for Inclusive Recognition in Proposed USA Hockey Day Designation
Date: Sunday, March 1,2026 3:57:50 PM
You don't often get email from staceygrosvenor@aol.com.I earn why this is important
Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
I am writing regarding the proposal to designate February 22nd as "USA Hockey Day"
in honor of the U.S. men's Olympic gold medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
While this was a tremendous and historic achievement, I respectfully ask the Council
to consider that the U.S. women's hockey team also won Olympic gold just three days
earlier, on February 19, 2026. Both teams defeated Canada in dramatic overtime
victories, and together they made history as the first U.S. men's and women's teams
ever to win Olympic gold at the same Winter Games.
By selecting only February 22nd as the official date of recognition, the City may
unintentionally overlook the equally extraordinary accomplishment of the women's
team. Their victory required the same dedication, excellence, and perseverance, and
it inspired countless young athletes in our community.
If the purpose of this designation is to celebrate American excellence and pride in
Olympic hockey, I respectfully suggest that the Council consider one of the following:
• Designating "USA Hockey Day" in recognition of both the February 19th and
February 22nd gold medal victories; or
• Selecting a date that represents the historic dual achievement of both teams; or
• Including explicit language in the proclamation honoring both the men's and
women's Olympic champions.
Recognizing both teams equally would reflect our City's commitment to fairness and
ensure that we fully celebrate one of the greatest moments in American Olympic
hockey history.
Thank you for your time and for considering this perspective.
Respectfully,
Stacey Grosvenor
Huntington Beach Resident
From: )an Madnick
To: 5uoolementalcomm(aa surfcity-hb.org
Subject: agenda item 26-201
Date: Monday,March 2,2026 11:21:18 AM
To the city council,
I am completely stunned that you would think it appropriate to decide to celebrate a USA Hockey day on our City
Calendar! Clearly you've failed to watch the WOMEN'S HOCKEY TEAM win the gold medal twice before this
win by the men. To say that this is the height of misogyny is clearly an understatement,but,of course,you
constantly mirror the MAGA take on everything going on in this country.
How about,for a change,you spend your time worrying about issues in OUR city instead of embarrassing
yourselves,and US,by this measure. I'm quite certain the citizen of Huntington Beach would appreciate it!
Jan Madnick
44 year resident