The Winter Olympics

Recently we had the olympics, there were many people from massachusets.

Including:

• Ice Hockey: Matt Boldy (Millis), Alex Carpenter (North Reading), Jack Eichel (North Chelmsford), Noah Hanifin (Norwood).

• Luge: Chevonne Forgan (Chelmsford), Zachary DiGregorio (Medway), Ansel Haugsjaa (Framingham).

• Figure Skating: Maxim Naumov, Emily Chan, and Spencer Howe.

• Curling: Korey Dropkin (Southborough).

• Skiing/Other: Julia Kern (cross-country), Julie Letai (speedskating), Kristopher Horn (bobsled).

Medalists:

• Korey Dropkin (Curling - Mixed Doubles): Won a Silver medal, marking a historic achievement for the U.S. in this event. Dropkin is from Southborough and learned to curl at the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland.

• Women's Ice Hockey Team (Gold): Several players with strong Massachusetts ties helped secure the Gold medal, including:

  • Aerin Frankel: Goalie for the Boston Fleet and Northeastern University graduate.

  • Megan Keller: Boston Fleet player and Boston College graduate.

  • Haley Winn: Boston Fleet player.

  • Caroline Harvey: A Massachusetts-raised defender who was a star in the tournament.

• Jaelin Kauf (Freestyle Skiing): Won Silver in Women's Moguls and another Silver in the first-ever Women's Dual Moguls.

• Jessie Diggins (Cross-Country Skiing): While not from MA, the Manchester, Vermont native (who has close New England ties) won a Bronze medal in the 10km freestyle despite competing with broken ribs.

• Ryan Cochran-Siegle (Alpine Skiing): Won Silver in the men's super-G, a notable New England performance.

Soon we will have the paralypics were the athletes have physical and mental dysabilities.