FBI Director Kash Patel, a passionate hockey fan, has been involved in the adult recreational league in Arlington, Virginia, where he plays regularly. He rose to prominence after becoming President Donald Trump's FBI chief. Despite his lower talent, Patel's rise has allowed him more access to his favorite sport and friendships with current and former NHL players. His involvement in the Congressional Hockey Challenge has been controversial, particularly after a video of him drinking beer in the Team USA locker room after the Olympics gold-medal game raised questions about his use of FBI resources for a personal trip. The FBI has maintained that Patel was in an official capacity and held six public events and two classified events, including meetings related to the Olympic security apparatus. Despite the controversy, Patel has filed a $250 million defamation suit against The Atlantic and the reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick.