NJ Gov. Sherrill Booed at Devils Olympic Ceremony

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill faced loud boos from a crowd of hockey fans at the Prudential Center in Newark on February 26, 2026, during a pregame ceremony honoring New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes for his role in Team USA's Olympic gold medal victory.

The event preceded the Devils' game against the Buffalo Sabres and celebrated players from the team who competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Hughes, who scored the game-winning overtime goal against Canada in the final on February 22, received a standing ovation and chants of "USA! USA!" as he returned to the ice for his first NHL appearance since the tournament. The victory marked the first Olympic gold for the U.S. men's hockey team since 1980. Hughes, still missing several front teeth from an injury sustained during the gold-medal game, addressed the crowd emotionally.

"I'm so proud, and I'm so happy that the men's and women's USA hockey teams brought gold medals back to the United States of America," Hughes said. "You guys are making me emotional, but I'm so proud to represent the New Jersey Devils organization. And I'm so, so proud to represent the great state of New Jersey so proud. From the bottom of my heart, all...