BRIGHTON, MA – The jubilant smile was constant and beaming on Jeremy Swayman’s face as he waxed philosophic about being a gold medalist at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the friendly, comfortable environs of the Warrior Ice Arena dressing room after Wednesday’s return to his B’s group.
It didn’t matter that Swayman had landed back in Boston in the wee hours of the morning and had little sleep before suiting up for Wednesday’s team practice ahead of Thursday night’s season-resuming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at TD Garden. The game on Thursday night, by the way, is one that Swayman is looking to participate in after serving as the Team USA backup netminder for all but one game in the Olympic tournament while watching Connor Hellebuyck play the hero’s role for the Red, White and Blue.
“Oh yeah, I can’t wait to get back,” said Swayman. “I’m excited to get started and whenever my name is called, I will be ready to go.
“The whole Olympic experience [was the highlight]. Really just embodying what it means to be a USA Olympian and [being] so proud to represent our country on the biggest stage wearing the USA colors every single day.”
