U.S. women’s hockey player Kelly Pannek addresses missed State of the Union attendance

A member of the U.S. women’s hockey team indicated that their absence from President Trump’s State of the Union address was due to scheduling conflicts, not his controversial remarks made during a video call with the men’s team. Kelly Pannek expressed hope for a future White House invitation that celebrates their historic gold medal win. Unlike the men’s team, who received a warm welcome and accolades, the women’s team has returned to training, with some players already resuming professional commitments.

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