Posted on 03/21/2025 6:21:56 PM PDT by Jonty30
According to a new report, multiple Canadian NHL teams have asked permission to stop playing the national anthems before games.
Last month's Four Nations faceoff tournament was a resounding success for the NHL. The event was full of drama and pride as each country fought hard for the trophy. In fact, many players treated the tournament as if they were the NHL playoffs, leading many to play through injuries they probably shouldn't have.
One of those players is Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk, who could be out for the season after reaggravating an injury in the final
Making matters worse for Tkachuk is the fact that Team USA lost, making his decision to play all for nothing. That being said, he did get a chance to be teammates with his brother, which clearly meant a lot to both of them.
Player injuries were not the only major news to come from the tournament though.
As tensions rose between team Canada and team USA, the fans got involved, with many booing the national anthem of the other country throughout the event.
Apparently, this rubbed a lot of Canadian teams the wrong way as they do not want their American counterparts to feel disrespected. In fact, according to NHL reporter Renaud Lavoie, several teams north of the border have since called Gary Bettman to see if they are allowed to stop playing both anthems for the rest of the season.
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This will kill hockey in the States.
“According to a report “
Ahh. No.
Next.
Cannucks are losing it. Too much Molson.
Maybe they should just switch to the Black Anthem. “Lift Every Voice and Sing”.
Reading further down they wished to replace it with pre-game fights.
Did you read the article?
Yes. The Canadian players don’t want to hear our anthem booed.
Then why do you suggest they switch to the black anthem?
They have to ask permission?
Izzit like a law or something?....................
Not including the anthem may not work. Most Canadian sports fans are probably just as hardwired to hear their anthem at that time as most Americans are about ours.
I expect if it is skipped, the Canadian audience will sing the first verse and chorus on their own acapella, loud and clear, recorded music or not.
Cuz it was a joke. By the way, I am a big Stars fan.
Why is a Canadian NHL hockey team like the Titanic?
Both look good until they hit the ice. 🥅 🏒
Hell has no fury like a woman scorned. Remove them from the NHL.
Screw you chicken-$hit Canucks.
Like this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHMi-j7W2gM
Players should moon the crowds that disrespect a national anthem.
Americans need to stop attending games played against Canadians. Let them play against each other.
O Canada !!!
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