Posted on 02/15/2025 9:31:20 PM PST by Morgana
Donald Trump had the last laugh on Saturday night as America defeated Canada in a brutal hockey match that saw fans in Montreal boo the US National Anthem again.
Anarchy broke out on the ice as three fights in nine seconds saw the game descend into chaos with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau watching from the stands.
It comes as tensions continue to flare between the two nations and close neighbors after President Trump recently threatened to impose tariffs on Canada.
Trump also suggested the country could become America's '51st state' and called Trudeau 'governor', prompting backlash from the close neighbor and longtime ally.
The ferocious Canadian fans once again showed their distain for Trump by jeering 'The Star-Spangled Banner' as it was performed.
It came after public address announcer Michel Lacroix asked the crowd, in French and English, 'In the spirit of this great game that unites everyone that you kindly respect the anthems and the players that represent each country.'
Fans had lined up by the hundreds to get into the arena more than 90 minutes before start time and also booed every time a US player was shown on video screens during pregame warmups.
The crazed atmosphere in the stands clearly filtered its way down to the ice because complete chaos broke out before the game had even started.
Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel dropped the gloves just after the puck was dropped to start play. Brady Tkachuk then fought Sam Bennett immediately off the ensuing faceoff.
And J.T. Miller and Colton Parayko went at it after some pushing and shoving around Canada goaltender Jordan Binnington after he covered the puck.
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I pay no attention to sports. I never feel vindicated or humiliated, regardless of who wins whatever silly sporting event.
Not a tranny in sight. Straight away.
“THIS IS HOCKEY!”
Rule one: Don’t Mock the USA and expect to beat a USA Team—you will just make them play harder—with a vengeance.
It’s Matthew Tkachuk.
The Canadians will be: they pay a lot of attention to hockey. Cable in Calgary had something like 5 hockey channels.
Thanks..I found video of it. It was better than the super bowl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwMLbWqc6BM
The cynic in me thinks the NHL asked for this, to gain more interest in the games.
They should have let the Russians play. For America!
I know Shesterkin is hurt but Artemi is one helluva playmaker. Imo
America! Yeah.
Did someone play the black national anthem again? How many black people attend hockey games?
The next game will be stateside. I look forward to it.
As in the movie it was “old time hockey.”
Original Six and later featured lots of fighting.
Keep listening and waiting.
I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out.
USA USA USA!!!
I’m hoping USA kicks Canada’s teeth in. Come get some!
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