Brady Tkachuk is known for being a tough, gritty player. During the Olympics, he deliberately tried to bait his opponents into going after his hand—taping it up during warmups as part of the ruse.

Both Brady and Matthew Tkachuk were part of Team USA, which won the country’s first men’s hockey Olympic gold medal in 46 years back in February.

Became a close group

After the tournament, many players from the American roster have shared stories about the close-knit team. These locker room anecdotes highlight the brotherhood and camaraderie that developed during the tournament—bonds that ultimately helped the team make history. Recently, Matthew Tkachuk revealed one of the ways his brother Brady contributed to that success.