RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING EACH FEBRUARY 22ND AS "USA HOCKEY DAY"
IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
WHEREAS, ice hockey has long been a sport that unites communities across the United States, inspiring teamwork, perseverance, and national pride among players and fans of all ages; The United States has achieved historic success in international ice hockey competition, demonstrating excellence and resilience on the world stage; and The United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team has won three Olympic gold medals since women's hockey debuted at the Winter Olympic Games in 1998, capturing a gold in Nagano (1998) PyeongChang (2018), and Milano Cortina (2026); and The United States Men's National Ice Hockey Team has won three Olympic gold medals, including its historic victory in 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games; and The February 22, 2026 Olympic gold medal victory by the United States Men's Team ended a 46-year gold medal drought since the legendary February 22, 1980 "Miracle on Ice," when the United States defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union and went on to win Olympic gold; and
The date of February 22 now stands as a historic day in United States hockey history, marking both the 1980 Miracle on Ice legacy and the 2026 Olympic gold medal victory; and The 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournaments featured extraordinary performances by both United States teams, including dramatic overtime "golden goal" victories over Canada - by the women's team on February 19, 2026, and the men's team on February 22, 2026; and These achievements represent the dedication of athletes, coaches, families, youth leagues, and community programs that support the growth of hockey across the United States; and Youth and amateur hockey programs throughout the nation foster leadership, discipline, sportsmanship, and healthy activity for young people; and Communities across the country celebrate the contributions of local hockey players, coaches, volunteers, and fans who strengthen the sport at every level; and Recognizing a national day of celebration will honor the legacy of American hockey achievements and inspire future generations of player; and 26-17822/407372
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08
To recognize a national day of celebration will honor the legacy of American hockey achievements and inspire future generations of players., the City Council desires to establish February 22nd as "USA Hockey Day" in the City of Huntington Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. February 22nd of each year is hereby declared to be "USA Hockey Day" in the City of Huntington Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the _ day of _ 2026.
INITIATED AND APPROVED: Mayor, Casey McKeon
City Manager Mayor Pro Tem, Butch Twining
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Councilman, Don Kennedy
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City Attorney
Councilwoman, Gracey Larrea-Van Der Mark
Councilman, Pat Burns
Councilman, Chad Williams
Councilman, Andrew Gruel
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