President Donald Trump revealed his phone call with the US hockey team ahead of his high stakes 4 Nations Face-off Final vs. Canada Thursday.
Trump published footage of the phone call for a video about X, revealing a motivational message that was delivered only Trump can.
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Team USA-Tip Brady Tkachuk celebrates the scoring against Team Canada in the first period during the 4 Nations Face-off Ice Hockey Championship Game at TD Garden. (Winslow Townsson-Misted Pictures)
“In guys are really talented. I have great respect for hockey players. I’m hockey fan. I love hockey,” began Trump.
Coaches and players were seen smiling, but kept stoic expressions the president spoke.
“The talent, the skill you have is crazy. And just go out and have a good time tonight, and I just want to wish you a lot of luck. You are really a skill of people,” Trump continued. “It’s an honor to talk to you. And get out there and there’s no pressure at all.”
The players relaxed an easy mood after Trump’s “No Pressure” line.
Finally, Trump traveled with his closing message.
“You just go out and have a good time. You want to win and we love America. We love you. We’re watching tonight. Bring it home!” Trump concluded.
The effort for Thursday’s game was raised in the midst of physical hostility between the teams throughout the tournament and geopolitical excitement between the two countries in recent weeks.
It started on February 13 when Canada fans in Montreal lived the US national anthem. The excitement came from President Donald Trump’s recent threats of issuing tariffs in Canada, while it also suggests that the country should become the 51 of America.
Then Saturday broke out three matches in the first nine seconds of one 4 Nations Face-off Play between US and Canada.
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Canada’s Sidney Crosby (87) is controlled by US Charlie McAvoy (25) as Vincent Trocheck (16) looks at in the first period 4 Nations Face-off Hockey Action in Montreal on Saturday, February 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/the Canadian press via AP)
By opening Puck -Drop, Matthew Tkachuk from USA and Canadas Brandon Hagel Did not wait to drop the gloves. Just two seconds later, Matthew’s brother, Brady, went toe to toe with Sam Bennett. Then a scrap that involved almost everyone, and JT Miller and Colton Parayko broke out in their own fight.
The United States went on to the game, 3-1.
The Canadian national anthem was then booed in TD Garden in Boston before a 4 Nations game between Canada and Finland. Canada won that game to get a matchup against the United States in the championship.
General Manager of the American Men’s Team, Bill Guerin, appeared “America’s news room” 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.
August 27, 2013; Arlington, VA, USA; Former NHL player and Olympic team member Bill Guerin (left) speaks with the NHL network host Kathryn tap during a ceremony that revealed US Olympic Hockey jersey in 2014 as part of 2013 US Men’s National Team Camp at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. (Geoff Burke-usa Today Sports)
“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 even pleaded for Trump to come to Boston to watch the game, but the president was unable to handle it.
However, Trump’s phone call received foreign messages about gratitude from several players, including JT Miller, Brock Nelson and Matt Boldy, on Thursday ahead of the game.
