Team USA star Matthew Tokachuk said he wanted to show how proud they are to become Americans during the 4 Nations tournament.
Matthew and Brady Tokachuk joined Travis and Jason Kelse's podcasts. Jason asked the Tkachuk brothers if they knew from the moment the national anthem took place, where they were caught in a fight with Team Canada from the pack drop.
“America, that team is a proud group of Americans and I wanted to show how we unite and how we are proud to become Americans,” Matthew said. replied.
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Team USA forward Matthew Tokachuk, #19 defended his goal against Team Finland in the third term in the 4 Nations face-off ice hockey game held at Bell Centre on February 13, 2025. Celebrating with Lensky. (Imaginary of David Kirouac-Imagan)
“I mean, let's face it, for the last years you've never really seen it from Americans, I want to show off how proud they are to be part of the United States. I think our team has done a great job that has a big impact on people throughout the tournament, but we want to set it in a very tough place, especially against Canada, for a very great team. ”
Before the now-acclaimed battle, Canadian fans booed the US national anthem, setting the background for what happened after the pack fell.
The “Star Spangld Banner” booing began with President Donald Trump's threat to issuing tariffs in Canada, and even said the country could even become “the 51st state.” It is common for boos to be heard during the US national anthem.
Fans of the Toronto Raptors and Ottawa Senators booed the US national anthem as tariffs begin.
NHL star Matthew Tokachuk reflects the final of the four countries: “We are very fortunate to be able to come from this amazing country.”
Canada's Brandon Hagel #38 and USA's Matthew Tokachuk (#19) will compete in four countries for the first period, held in Montreal on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. (Canadian media via Christinne Muschi/AP)
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Matthew said that adding political background to what was already a matchup that was expected, Brady and fellow forward JT Miller spoke about the fight right away to set the pre-game tone. .
“I was very proud to play for that team in that moment. You know we were united like an adversarial environment. At the end of the day, The fight is a fight, you go there I think beating other people was more than that. And you know we are in this, and we are together I'm going to fight for it,” Matthew said during his appearance.”A new height.“
“It's been really proud that I've been honest with you and even people since the tournament. The whole tournament, but that's what makes me the most proud.”
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Team US forward Matthew Tokachuk, #19, Team Canada forward Brandon Hagel, #38 will compete in the first period in the 4 Nations face-off ice hockey game at Bell Center. (Eric Bolte-Immagn image)
Matthew previously spoke about how grateful he is during his trip to the White House as he was part of the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup winning team last season.
“I am grateful to the President today. We are very grateful for that. I am one of the few Americans who love this country so much, and it is a very incredible day for me. I am truly grateful that you are American every day.
Next time Team USA will have the opportunity to show off their pride in the ice, which will take place at the 2026 Olympics and will revenge the defeat of the four countries to Canada.
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Louis Casano of Fox News contributed to this report.
