Hockey Star Hughes Fires Up USA Baseball

0:00It's March 13th for the NHL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. Jack Hughes, the New Jersey Devil star, just led Team USA to gold and men's ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics. His game-winning goal against Canada marked America's first triumph in the sport since the 1980 miracle on ice. Now, he's firing up the US baseball squad ahead of their World Baseball Classic quarter-final clash with Canada on March 13th. Team USA manager Marta Rosa shared that Hughes sent a motivational message to the players. The hockey standout even helped ship US hockey jerseys to the clubhouse for stars like Aaron Judge to wear during practice. This cross-bore boost comes right after Hughes' Olympic heroics made him a national sensation. Fans and players are buzzing about the rivalry with Canada hungry for payback after losses in both men's and women's hockey. For the baseball side, it's a chance to assert dominance,

1:01especially since Canada reached the knockout stage for the first time ever. The neighborly matchup has everyone on edge. The Americans nearly missed his game after an upset loss to Italy on March 10th, but breaks in the pool play, let them advance as favorites, loader with talent like Paul Schien's, Bobbywood Jr, and Bryce Harper. Canada, though, has surprised everyone with strong play over the past week. To move to the semi-finals, team USA needs to tap into Hughes' competitive fire. Starting pitcher Logan Webb and the hitters must bring that same confidence from the ice to the diamond, proving their edge in international baseball. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Layback and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.