Gold medal-winning Team USA hockey players will appear on ABC's "Celebrity Family Feud" following a historic year for the national program, which saw the men's, women's, and Paralympic teams all secure gold medals at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina.
A Matchup of Champions
The upcoming episode of the long-running game show is scheduled to air on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. According to Fox News, the broadcast will feature a matchup between the men's and women's national teams. The men's roster for the appearance includes NHL players Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck, alongside Paralympians Griffin LaMarre, Jack Wallace, and Declan Farmer.
The women's team will be represented by captain Hilary Knight, along with Hannah Bilka, Cayla Barnes, Laila Edwards, and Caroline Harvey. This appearance highlights a period of unprecedented success for the USA Hockey program, which has seen significant momentum since the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Women's Roster Details
The women's roster, which includes several players appearing on the game show, features a deep lineup of talent from the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. According to Team USA rosters, the team is led by captain Hilary Knight and includes key players such as Cayla Barnes, Laila Edwards, and Caroline Harvey.
Other notable members of the women's roster include Hannah Bilka, Kelly Pannek, and Grace Zumwinkle. The roster also features several players from the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), including Lee Stecklein of the Minnesota Frost, Cayla Barnes of the Seattle Torrent, and Megan Keller of the Boston Fleet.
Olympic Gold Sweep
The 2026 Olympic season has been defined by a total sweep of the gold medals for the United States. As reported by Fox News, the men's, women's, and Paralympic hockey teams all reached the top step of the podium during the Winter Olympics held in Milan and Cortina.
This dominance marks one of the greatest years on record for USA Hockey. Analysts suggest that maintaining this level of visibility through televised appearances is vital for the sport's growth, as the next World Cup of Hockey is not scheduled until 2028 and the next Winter Olympics will not occur until 2030.
Team Support and Staffing
The women's national team roster is supported by a comprehensive staff of coaches and management. According to Team USA documentation, the coaching staff includes head coach John Wroblewski, along with assistant coaches Shari Dickerman, Josh Sciba, and Brent Hill.
Technical and support staff for the team include goaltending coach Alli Altmann, player development specialist Ellen Hughes, and communications manager Melissa Katz. The team also utilizes a wide range of specialized support, including strength and conditioning coach Cal Dietz, operations manager Doug Ferry, and general manager Katie Million.
Maintaining Hockey Momentum
The appearance on "Celebrity Family Feud" serves as a high-profile platform for the national program. As Fox News noted, the show is an American institution, previously hosted by figures such as Richard Dawson, Louie Anderson, Richard Karn, John O'Hurley, and Steve Harvey.
With the current USA Hockey program described as being at its strongest to date, the media exposure provides an opportunity to keep American hockey in the public consciousness during the intervals between major international tournaments.
