NHL player Brad Merchand spoke about the recent trend in Canadian hockey fans booing the US national anthem.
Multiple participants from the four-country showdown game between Team USA and Finland reported Some fans Located at Bell Centre in Montreal Booing “Starspangled banner.”
The boos is an ongoing response to the tariff fight between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Donald Trump.
The day after the American team played against Finland, the Canadian native saw the opportunity to protect the American players.
“They shouldn't boo Americans during that national anthem. They have nothing to do with the political affairs going on,” Merchant said according to Athletic's Chris Johnston.
Merchand Added“I feel bad for those people at the moment. I don't think that's right.”
Although born in Nova Scotia, Canada, Marchand played his entire career with the Boston Bruins, appeared in multiple All-Star games and won one Stanley Cup.
“It's always a great vibe.”
So did the American Captain Orton Matthews Booing in Montrealperhaps because he's American and because he's playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, a historic rival of the Montreal Canadians.
“I mean, we're playing quite a bit here. Obviously it's always a great vibe,” the 27-year-old said in response. Out kick.
Having many well-known sponsorships with food companies and banks, Matthews took a light approach to the controversy.
“I think it's something you just hug and have fun. That means if you're booed, you have to do the right thing, so after all, these are moments when you dream of playing. , the game, the situation, so I don't think there's really a problem in it.”
A similar situation occurred in Vancouver and Ottawa in February. Rogers Arena fans booed the US national anthem before the Vancouver Canucks lost to the Detroit Red Wings 3-2. Fans at the Canadian Tire Center also booed the US national anthem before the Ottawa Senators made a 6-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
Both franchises quickly attracted attention, with the majority of non-Canadian players leading their teams in scoring.
In Ottawa, this includes: Brady Tokachuk of Scottsdale, Arizona. Josh Norris of Oxford, Michigan. Adam Gaudette of Braintree, Massachusetts. Drake Bassarson of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Shane Pint in Franklin Square, New York.
At the same time, the Canucks had only two Canadians, which was the top of the highest point scorers.
Many Canadians slammed President Trump for the 25% tariff threat, despite Canada's own US Dairy Tax The range is 200% to 300% for decades.
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