Jaccob Slavin joins elite group with Stanley Cup and Olympic gold
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes made history by winning the Stanley Cup Final on June 14, 2026, alongside an Olympic gold medal in the same year. He becomes one of only nine players to achieve this feat, joining the likes of Jonathan Toews and Steve Yzerman. Slavin's contributions, while modest with just one point in six Olympic games, were crucial for Team USA's deep defensive group. The Hurricanes celebrated their championship victory, marking a significant achievement in Slavin's career and the franchise's history.
- •Slavin won Stanley Cup Final and Olympic gold in 2026.
- •He is the second American to achieve this alongside Ken Morrow.
- •Slavin contributed to Team USA's defense in the Olympics.
- •The Hurricanes celebrated their historic championship victory on June 14.
- •Slavin joins an exclusive list of nine players who have done this.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin joins Jonathan Toews, Steve Yzerman, more in rare Stanley Cup Final, Olympics history
"Here's a look at all the players to win a Stanley Cup Final and Olympic gold in the same year.
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