Team Canada's star player shockingly defends New York Rangers and Team USA following latest drama
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Team Canada's star players and head coach shockingly defend the four New York Rangers American players and Team USA as Canadians continue to disrespect the American National Anthem.
Several weeks before the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, Canadian fans started booing the United States National Anthem due to recent political issues.
During Saturday nights game between Canada and the United States, fans in attendance at the Bell Centre didn't hesitate to boo the anthem, just like they have been doing since the start of the tournament.
Before the game players from both sides revealed their true feeling about the fans booing the anthem.
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"They should not be booing the Americans during that anthem. They have nothing to do with the political things that are going on. I do feel bad for those guys in that moment. I don't think it's right."
Even Team Canada's head coach Jon Cooper shared his opinion on the situation:
"Hopefully, it doesn't happen.
I think people have their personal feelings, and sometimes those feelings get mixed up. For me, the NHL is great because it brings together players from so many different countries. When they wear the home jersey, everyone cheers for them, but when they put on the away jersey, they get booed.
And I'm okay with that-like when William Nylander got booed during that game in Sweden. He wasn't being booed because he's Swedish; he was booed because he plays for the Leafs. That kind of interaction is just part of the game.
But when it comes to booing the anthem, that's different. These players are representing their countries, and that should be something to celebrate. Mixing those two things together clouds the issue.
I just think people should come to the game, enjoy the sport. I'd want the same for us when we play in other countries. These nations have been around long before us, and I think we should respect that."
I think people have their personal feelings, and sometimes those feelings get mixed up. For me, the NHL is great because it brings together players from so many different countries. When they wear the home jersey, everyone cheers for them, but when they put on the away jersey, they get booed.
And I'm okay with that-like when William Nylander got booed during that game in Sweden. He wasn't being booed because he's Swedish; he was booed because he plays for the Leafs. That kind of interaction is just part of the game.
But when it comes to booing the anthem, that's different. These players are representing their countries, and that should be something to celebrate. Mixing those two things together clouds the issue.
I just think people should come to the game, enjoy the sport. I'd want the same for us when we play in other countries. These nations have been around long before us, and I think we should respect that."
However, a recent report has surfaced which kinda surprised fans as one anonymous American player agreed with Canadian fans booing the anthem:
Check it out:
Team USA didn't take the disrespect lightly as they dominated Team Canada and took a 3-1 victory at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
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