Olympic gold medalist and University of Minnesota hockey star Abbey Murphy dismissed the narrative that the mens Olympic hockey team disrespected them by laughing at a remark President Donald Trump made after their win over Canada on Sunday, saying that the two groups share a mutual respect for one another.Speaking about some of her fondest memories at Milan Cortina, Murphy said during an appearance on Barstools "Spittin Chiclets" podcast that her favorite memory came the night of the mens gold medal game when the two groups met in the dining hall."The first two guys that we saw were Brady Tkachuk, Connor Hellebuyck and Charlie McAvoy. Charlie McAvoy had his goggles on his head, I mean biggest smile on his face and he welcomed every single girl [with] a big old hug, a squeeze that we were all laughing about, good memories. And he was just super happy for us as we were for them."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMurphy, who won gold with her two goals and five assists throughout the tournament, said the two teams sat together for 2.5 hours before the mens team had to depart around 3 a.m."We sat around the table with laughs and jokes. Jack Eichel was leading a lot of cheers that we were following along on. I was sitting next to Tage Thompson, who had a lot to share. He was a really funny guy. But, you know, its just stuff like that were going to remember forever."To be there with them and experience all those things was some of the best moments Ill remember," she added. "Obviously, a huge honor to represent the country with them. So, glad to make as many memories as possible."Murphy went on to explain that despite the media storm that followed the mens team after they were heard laughing in response to Trump saying he would "have" to also invite the womens team to the State of the Union address, she thought it was "sad" that the players needed to apologize.MEGAN RAPINOE RIDICULES US MENS HOCKEY TEAM, TRUMP OVER TRASH REMARK ABOUT WOMENS TEAM: YOURE A CLOWN"We never felt anything bad from them. Its sad that they even have to apologize for anything. It really is.""Theyre a special group of boys and were honored to kind of be in that journey with them and share it. But we know how much they respect us and we respect them. It definitely goes two ways."A debate surrounding the mens team attending the State of the Union address and meeting with Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday led to many of the players facing questions about the incident upon their return to the NHL.U.S. womens hockey star Hillary Knight addressed the controversy on ESPN, calling the joke "distasteful," but defended the mens players."I think there's a genuine level of support there and respect," she said. "I think that's being overshadowed by a quick lapse. I think the guys were in a tough spot, so I think it's a shame this storyline and narrative has kind of blown up and overshadowing that connection and genuine interest in one another and cheering each other on."The womens hockey team declined an invitation to the State of the Union address, but USA Hockey said in a later statement that the team would "soon" visit the White House to celebrate their gold medal success "based on their schedules once their seasons conclude."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.