Canada wins the first 4 Nations Face-Off title in hockey with an overtime victory over USA

In the midst of escalating political tensions between the U.S. and Canada, President Donald Trump has suggested absorbing Canada as the 51st state and threatened tariffs on the country. This backdrop has led to the booing of the American national anthem at sporting events in Canada. During a recent hockey game between USA and Canada, fights broke out on the ice immediately after puck drop, with players from both teams condemning the booing of the anthem. The American players revealed that they had planned for the fights in a group chat ahead of time, while the Canadian players emphasized that they were playing for their country and did not need to initiate conflict. Team USA’s general manager, Bill Guerin, invited Trump to attend a game, and Trump called in to speak with the American players before a championship bout, taunting Canada on social media. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom Trump mocked as “governor,” attended a game in Montreal. After the game, Trudeau asserted that Canada’s country and game cannot be taken away. The Canadian embassy did not respond to Trump’s comments. The ongoing tensions between the two countries have spilled over into the realm of sports, adding a new layer to the rivalry between USA and Canada.

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