Team USA's junior ice hockey players, who won the world championship in Europe on Friday, sang an emotional and patriotic national anthem that won hearts and sent a little bit of pride back to America.
Watch as the young people smile and chant “The Star-Spangled Banner” after defeating host Sweden 6-2.
As you can see, no one was on their knees.
The players' enthusiasm attracted the attention of a number of celebrities who praised their unashamed patriotism, in stark contrast to other American athletes who made headlines for their disrespect for the anthem.
“Look at U.S. women's soccer. If you agree to wear the U.S. jersey, this is what is expected of you.” Megyn Kelly I have written About X. “If not, let someone else do it. These boys are showing you how it's done. Listen. God bless them and God bless America. May God bless you!”
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Sports media personality Sage Steele called her out. Former employer ESPNsaid the American sports network completely ignored Team USA's “special moment,” unlike Canada's TSN Sports, which aired the shocking video.
Former female soccer player Carli Lloyd loved what she saw:
After the U.S. women's soccer team's earliest-ever withdrawal from the World Cup in August (to the delight of quite a few observers due to the wakefulness that accompanied the team), Rapinoe found comfort in the team's social activities and said, It changed the world forever.” . ”
A month later, Rapinoe said she was “a mile” more proud of her off-field work for gay rights, transgender rights and racial justice than her on-field accomplishments. He said he is doing so.
Lloyd criticized the women's team's celebration after their 0-0 draw with Portugal at the World Cup, while former men's national team star Alexi Lalas called the women's team “unfavorable” after their World Cup exit. ” he called.
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Outkick said Team USA's junior hockey players entered the world championship tournament in Gothenburg as the favorites to win gold and went undefeated.
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