New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- The gold-medal-winning United States men's national ice hockey team arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday and later visited the White House to meet Donald Trump ahead of his State of the Union address.

The visit followed the team's dramatic Olympic victory, which secured the gold medal in men's hockey and marked a major milestone for US hockey on the international stage.

The appearance at the White House underscored the celebratory tone surrounding the team's achievement and highlighted their role in one of the country's most high-profile sporting moments of the year.

Trump greeted the athletes warmly.

"I recognize every one of you. I know every one of you," he said as they entered the room.

He added, "Big gu...