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olympics watchers in Long Beach erupted when team uSa scored the winning goal in overtime to take the gold medal in men’s hockey for the first time in 46 years.
Long Beach’s McAvoy wins Olympic gold By ChRis ColuCCi ccolucci@liherald.com
Long Beach pride is shining as bright as gold thanks to hometown hero Charlie McAvoy and Team USA. The men’s hockey team captured the gold medal at the Winter Olympics last Sunday with a nail-biting win in overtime, defeating Team Canada 2-1. It’s the first U.S. gold in men’s hockey since the “Miracle on Ice,” when the American team earned a hard-fought win over the Soviet Union on Feb 22, 1980 — 46 years ago to the day. “Long Beach couldn’t be prouder of our hometown and American hero, Charlie McAvoy,” City Council Member Michael Reinhar t said on
behalf of his fellow council members. “From the Long Beach Ice Arena to the world stage — congratulations to Charlie and Team USA on a historic and emotional win that brings the gold home to the U.S. for the first time in 46 years and for the very first time to Long Beach!” Assemblyman Ari Brown, who represents Long Beach and the surrounding areas, of fered similar sentiments about McAvoy, who, like many Long Beach kids, honed his skating skills at the local rink. “From the Long Beach Ice Arena to Olympic gold,” Brown posted on Facebook. “Charlie McAvoy represents the very best of Long Beach and Long Island — hard work, discipline,
and pride in our country. Long Beach — and all of Long Island — could not be more proud.” M c Avo y, a L o n g B e a c h native, began playing hockey for the city’s Apple Core hockey team at age 4. He attended Long Beach middle and high schools before moving to Michigan to take part in the U.S. National Team Development Program. After playing at Boston University, he was drafted by the Boston Bruins, and has played in the NHL since 2016. The day before the gold medal matchup, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman also shared his thoughts on McAvoy. “We are extremely proud,” Blakeman said. “He’s an amazing athlete. What could be betContinued on page 15
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Charlie Mcavoy has always had the full support of his hometown.