Spittin Chiclets Spittin' Chiclets Episode 623: USA Wins Gold
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Feb 22, 2026 They relive Team USA winning Olympic gold and celebrate Hellebuyck’s historic goaltending. Conversation dives into roster choices, clutch special teams, and game-defining moments like Boldy’s goal and overtime drama. They also discuss women's gold, rising young stars, team chemistry, and reactions from Canada. The tone blends pride, reflection, and playful rivalry.
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Hellebuyck Played The Game Of His Life
- Ryan Whitney and Paul Bissonnette recount Connor Hellebuyck's tournament as historic goaltending that carried the team.
- Whitney compares Hellebuyck's paddle save and calm OT performance to greatest playoff moments, calling it the best goalie performance ever.
Building A Balanced Team Beat Pure Scoring Talent
- Billy Guerin prioritized roster balance and role players over pure scorers to build a resilient team.
- Paul Bissonnette praises Guerin for sticking with checking PK guys like JT Miller and Vinny Trocheck, which paid off defensively.
Ignore External Noise And Trust Your roster Plan
- Stick to your plan even under outside pressure and criticism.
- Bissonnette argues Guerin ignored calls for more scorers and trusted role players, which prevented power play goals all tournament.