Bill Guerin, a former hockey star and general manager of the American men’s team on 4 Nations Face-off Tournament, wrapped the match that jumped out of Americans’ victory over Canada in their game this weekend and had a message to President Donald Trump.
The game started with Canadian fans in Montreal Booing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Then three American and three Canadian players threw their gloves and started fighting. There were three matches in the first nine seconds. The United States got the last laughter when they topped Canada, 3-1, securing a place in the championship later this week.
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The United States Brady Tkachuk, #7, fights Canadas Sam Bennett, #9, in the first period 4 Nations Face-off Hockey Action in Montreal on Saturday, February 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/the Canadian press via AP)
Guerin appeared on “America’s Newsroom” Monday and was asked if the fight was ignited because of booing, earlier heat between players or the political dispute between the United States and Canada. Guerin said he thought it was all the above.
“I think a little of everything. Canada-usa is a huge rivalry in hockey,” he said. “I think there was a bit of a political flare -up of it. That’s just the time we’re in. I think our guys used it as inspiration. If you let it get better by you are you In trouble but I really think the players used it as inspiration.
Guerin proclaimed the intensity of the game between the two teams and called it the “highest level of hockey ever the game.”
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Canadas Brandon Hagel, #38, and US Matthew Tkachuk, #19, fight in the first period 4 Nations Face-off Hockey Games in Montreal on Saturday, February 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/the Canadian press via AP)
The United States plays Thursday night in the final. Canada plays Finland on Monday, and a regulatory win for both teams would make them play the Americans for the title.
If the Canada-Finland game goes on overtime, Sweden could move on to the final with a regulatory gain over the US
The final is played in Boston and Guerin said Trump should attend.
“We would love it if President Trump was present. We have a room full of proud American players and coaches and staff,” he said. “And listen, we’re just trying to represent our country in the best way we can.”
Former NHL player and Olympic team member Bill Guerin talks to NHL network host Kathryn Tappen during a ceremony revealing 2014 USA Olympic Hockey Jersey as part of 2013 US Men’s National Team Camp at Kettler Capital’s Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia, 27 . 2013. (Geoff Burke-usa Today Sports)
Trump was on the Super Bowl Lix and Daytona 500 already this month.
