Team USA heard boos loud and clear, and they were not happy about it.
When they took the ice in front of their matchup against Finland in 4 Nations Face-off on Thursday night, they were offensive by the Canadian fans.
Booing continued under the “Star-Spangled Banner” as fans ignored the request of the public address advertisement who asked fans to respect the United States and the Finnish Hymns.
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Team USA Forward Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates his goal against Team Finland in the third period during a 4 Nations Face-off Ice Hockey Games at the Bell Center. (David Kirouac-Preferred Pictures)
“I didn’t like it. That’s all I got,” Team USA star Matthew Tkachuk Postgame.
And Tkachuk played as someone who didn’t like it.
Tkachuk scored two goals in Team US 6-1 victory. It was 2-1 that went into the third period before Team USA broke out for four goals in the third period to break the game open.
Tkachuk recently talked about how “grateful” he has to be American during a visit to the White House.
Tkachuk was part of the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup -winning team last season. He spoke in the White House while the team celebrated victory with President Donald Trump.
“Thank you, Mr. President, for having us today. We really appreciate it. Being one of the few Americans who love this country so much it is such an incredible day for myself. You wake up every day truly grateful to be an American.
Canadian Hockey Fans Boo Team USA players, National Anthem at 4 Nations Tournament in Montreal
Charlie McAvoy, #25, Jake Guentzel, #59, Zach Werenski, #8, Auston Matthews, #34, and Jack Hughes, #86, of Team States stand by their Bluelin during the song of the United Sates National Anthem before 4 Nations Face-off games between the US and Finland in Bell Center on February 13, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. (Vitor Munhoz/4nfo/World Cup of Hocky Via Getty Images)
Since Trump’s threat of issuing tariffs in Canada and even saying that the country could become the “51st state”, it has been common for Boos to be heard during the US National Song.
Both Toronto Raptors and Ottawa Senators fans have booed US’s national anthem since the customs were to begin.
Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke via phone last week just before another 25% Tariffs should take effect on Canadian goods coming to the United States.
Trudeau said Canada will implement a $ 1.3 billion border plan and designate a fentanyl -czar, in a post to X.
Trump had promised to introduce a 25% duty on all Canadian and Mexican goods as well as a 10% duty on Canadian energy as he has long said that the countries have not done enough at the borders.
Trump said Mexico and Canada have failed to prevent the flow of illegal migrants and drugs, especially Fentanyl, into the United States. Trump also claims that the United States has subsidized Canada worth $ 200 billion.
Team USA Forward Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates with Team USA tip Auston Matthews (34) his goal against Team Finland in the third period during a 4 Nations Face-off Ice Hockey Game at the Bell Center. (David Kirouac-Preferred Pictures)
Team Canada and Team USA are the two favorites in 4 Nations Face-off and are ready to play each for the first time on Saturday at. 20 one in Montreal.
Canada won their first match and held on to Sweden in a 4-3 overtime victory on Wednesday.
Given the bitter hockey rival of the two countries and the political disagreement of Canada’s fans against the United States right now, booing could be thunderous under “Star-Spangled Banner” on Saturday.
