The Canada vs. USA game kicked off in a spectacular fashion with three fights in just nine seconds, fueled by a pre-game group chat among players Matthew Tkachuk, Brady Tkachuk, and J.T. Miller. Their intention was to send a strong message right from the start. The players' enthusiasm and the electrifying atmosphere at the Bell Centre were palpable, with Team Canada coach Jon Cooper approving of the chaos. Each fight symbolized the intensity and rivalry present, and despite the fierce competition, there was also a mutual respect among the players involved.
Yeah, there was a group chat going on today, said Brady. Still slept like a baby though. Just kind of reaffirmed that we would do that.
Our fight to start it off was such an energy boost, said Brady Tkachuk. I think I was more excited, more nervous than my own.
To hear the building like that, it's something you'll never forget. There's a lot of bad blood but at the same time tons of respect for the other team.
Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper described the scene as mayhem, and he had no problems with any of it.
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