Auston Matthews backs White House visit and U.S. women's team

Auston Matthews described a remark by Donald Trump during a recorded White House invitation as "unfortunate" and said he and his teammates have "nothing but love and respect" for the U.S. women's hockey team.

Auston Matthews commented on a recorded White House phone call in which Donald Trump invited the men's U.S. hockey team. In the clip, Trump said he would have to invite the women's team as well or risk impeachment. Matthews called that line "unfortunate" and spoke in support of the women's team. He noted both the men's and women's teams brought home Olympic gold for the United States. Key points: - A video of the call shows Trump saying he would need to invite the women's team or risk impeachment. - Matthews described the remark as "unfortunate." - Matthews said he and his teammates have "nothing but love and respect" for the U.S. women's hockey team and recalled celebrating their gold medal. - The article notes both the men's and women's U.S. hockey teams won Olympic gold medals. Summary: Matthews' comments emphasize support for the U.S. women's hockey team and distance the players from the disputed line in the recorded call. Undetermined at this time.