Boston – One of the greatest scenarios before the championship match of the 4 nations between Team USA and Team Canada had nothing to do with the assistance which should take place on the ice.
No, the attention was downright focused on national hymns before the opening confrontation. When the two teams clashed in Canada on Saturday evening, the Canadians mercilessly have the American national anthems.
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Stade overview during the American national anthem before the start of the first period against Team Canada during the ice hockey championship match of the 4 nations at TD Garden. (Images of Brian Fluharty-Imagn)
Although there have not been many hoots for the Canadian anthem Monday in Boston before Team Canada beat Team Finland to secure its place in the final, it was a strongly Canadian crowd, since the team From the United States only played Sweden until later in the evening.
But this was not the case on Thursday. With Team USA facing Team Canada for the Tournament title, American fans filled TD Garden.
So, was the question: would the Americans react in kind before the championship match with a hululier of the Canadian national anthem?
Zach Werenski # 8, Noah Hanifin # 15 and their team of American teammates stand on their bench during pre-match ceremonies before the 4 nations championship match between Team Canada and Team United States at TD Garden on February 20, 2025 In Boston, Massachusetts. (Getty Images)
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The answer was… in a way. There were hoots at the very beginning, but nothing was approaching the level of lack of respect displayed by the Canadians on Saturday.
Of course, once the time for the American national anthem, the American patriots were up to the task. If that doesn’t give you goosebumps, I don’t know what will do.
As a proud American, hearing the tens of thousands of fans belt the “star banner” in unison was impressive.
Sidney Crosby # 87, Brandon Hagel # 38 and their team teammates Canada stand on their bench during pre-match ceremonies before the 4 nations championship match between Team Canada and Team United States at TD Garden on February 20 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Brian Babineau / 4nfo / World Hockey Cup via Getty Images)
As it was the incredible reception that the crowd gave to Mike Eruzione, the captain of the 1980 United States Olympic Hockey team who won the gold medal after having turned the Soviet Union in the most Great moment in the history of American hockey.
May God bless America.
