A rendition of the Canadian national anthem was briefly drowned out by boos from US hockey fans before Thursday night’s 4 Nations final in Boston.
Amid controversy surrounding American president Donald Trump and his threat to impose tariffs on their neighbor country, USA and Canada are set to lock horns on the ice in a heated grudge match at TD Garden.
And ahead of the puck drop, the home supporters packed into the arena were heard booing furiously at the start of a rendition of ‘O Canada’.
However, as the anthem continued the jeers slowly faded out before the visiting fans in attendance could be heard singing proudly.
Earlier in the day Trump sparked a Canadian hockey meltdown when he wished Team USA good luck in a message on X, which was shared by PK Subban – a former NHL star from Canada.
Subban was then furiously criticized by compatriot and fellow hockey player Akim Aliu, who accused him of siding with ‘the oppressor’ in Trump by sharing his post.
More to follow.
The Canadian national anthem was briefly drowned out by boos from US hockey fans in Boston
