. >> reporter: 3-year-old cullen seems to love it already.t of the team share a tight bond forged by months of living and playing together. the younger members of the team do have different priorities. >> they call me up, like hey, do you want to go to a movie? and i'll be like, no, i can't do that. you know, i have to take mahdi to swimming or pick her up at school, so. >> reporter: but jenny's teammates love to have the kids around. with the training base located close to their home, cullen can even help mom out in the gym. sharing the olympic journey as a family has helped jenny impart some valuable lessons. >> you know, we're not making lots of money, and we're doing it for the love of the sport, and i think that's where you can see it on the ice, the passion and the heart. >> reporter: a love kindled on a pond just like this one, playing for fun until it's time to go home. >> whoa! >> reporter: for "today," maria menounos, nbc news, minneapolis. >> and we wish jenny and the rest of team usa good luck as they play canada for the gold toni