The San Jose Sharks approach a stretch of five consecutive road games in Canada, where they may face booing of the American national anthem—a trend recently noted in Canadian sports arenas. The booing is linked to political tensions, particularly President Trump's remarks about Canada, including threats to impose tariffs and annex the country. This atmosphere was highlighted during the 4 Nations Face-Off, where American anthems met with jeering from Canadian crowds, prompting calls for respect. The Sharks must navigate this charged environment during their Canadian games.
We knew it was going to happen,” American defenseman Zach Werenski told reporters of the boos after the U.S. beat Canada 3-1. “It happened the last game; it's been a pattern.”
The booing trend continued, as some in the crowd of over 21,000 people vociferously jeered the American anthem. Fans inside that building also booed 'The Star Spangled Banner' before the Americans played Finland on Feb. 13.
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