During the 4 Nations Face-Off game in Montreal, fans booed the U.S. national anthem, marking a repeat incident in the tournament. This reaction aligns with heightened tensions between the U.S. and Canada, notably since President Trump’s comments on tariffs and statehood. After public address announcer Michel Lacroix urged respect for all national anthems, U.S. players and coach responded calmly, emphasizing their focus on hockey. Canadian player Drew Doughty acknowledged the frustration behind the fans’ actions but advocated for mutual respect during anthems, indicating the complex interplay between sports and national sentiment in current events.
I paid no attention to it. You have free speech. You can do whatever you want. If you're going to boo the anthem, we sing it for the troops that protected our freedom.
That's really not something that we can control. We just want to play hockey. We want to compete. We want to represent our nation in the right way.
Obviously I know what's going on, and I understand the Canadians' frustration, but I think we should respect the anthems and stuff like that.
In the spirit of this great game that unites everyone, that you kindly respect the anthems and the players that represent each country.
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