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🥇 Meet our medalists
Slavin and Team USA beat Canada for their first gold medal in men’s hockey since the 1980 Miracle on Ice. | Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images
The 2026 Winter Olympics have come to a close, but Raleigh’s got plenty of reasons to celebrate. USA’s Jaccob Slavin, Canada’s Seth Jarvis, and Finland’s Sebastian Aho are all coming home to the 919 with medals.
🥇 Jaccob Slavin | The Canes defensemen was a standout during the Four Nations Face-Off, and his hustle on the ice in Milan got him gold. Team USA killed 18 of 18 penalties during the Olympics, and we’re giving Slavin credit.
🥈 Seth Jarvis | Jarvis + Team Canada came in second to USA, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t work hard for their silver. Jarvis even earned his first Olympic point with a game-tying assist against Czechia, and his best friends from Winnipeg were a viral hit.
🥉 Sebastian Aho | Although he wasn’t part of the thrilling gold medal match, Aho and Team Finland still ended their Olympic stint with a 6-1 win over Slovakia to take bronze. Aho even scored the first goal against Slovakia to get the game started.
The luxury hotel, golf, and beach resort boasts ample amenities for on-property relaxation, plus plenty to explore in “Florida’s best beach town,” according to Travel and Leisure.
Players Retreat has been a Raleigh institution since 1951.
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Try This
Players Retreat is turning 75 this Friday, Feb. 27, and for one day only, the legendary NC State spot is bringing back 1951 prices. Expect 35-cent Budweiser drafts, quarter hot dogs, and more to celebrate 75 years of PR.
Real Estate
Remember that home we were buzzing over that was owned by the former CEO of Burt’s Bees? It just sold for $4.75 million. Take a peek at our fave features.(Triangle Business Journal)
Eat
In honor of the Lunar New Year, Michelin made special recommendations for the holiday, and Raleigh’s Brewery Bhavana made the list. This is your sign to make a reservation. (The News & Observer)
Sports
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck helped lead Team USA to its gold medal last weekend, and he’s helping bring a new hockey facility to Rolesville called Puckmasters to give locals a chance to train like an Olympian. (Triangle Business Journal)
Trending
No, ourDurham Distillery isn’t closing, but a mix-up with a Canadian distillery of the same name caused some confusion. Some news articles about the Ontario distillery’s closing used Durham Distillery photos, but don’t worry — your Conniption gin isn’t going anywhere. (WRAL)
Travel
Speaking of drinking, RDU will permanently offer alcohol sales as early at 4 a.m. after seeing a 7.5% increase in sales between 4 and 7 a.m. Check out our RDU guide to get started — bars included. (Triangle Business Journal)
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