The United States and Canada have a long-standing sports rivalry, especially in hockey, but Thursday night’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship featured a smattering of audible boos for the Canadian national anthem ahead of the game.
Over the last few weeks, Canadian hockey fans have been booing the United States national anthem in protest of U.S. President Donald Trump threatening Canada’s sovereignty and his proposed 25 percent tariffs on the country’s goods. The tariffs were then put on pause until March after a deal was reached with Canada.
So, ahead of the highly-anticipated United States versus Canada matchup in the 4 Nations Face-Off, American fans booed the Canadian national anthem, seemingly in retaliation for Canadian fans booing the U.S. anthem earlier in the tournament. The boos were audible at the beginning of the anthem but were then drowned out by Canadian cheers.
No shortage of boos for “O, Canada,” which in short order was drowned out by visiting Canadian fans singing in Boston.
Followed by a loud rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner.”
Now let’s play. pic.twitter.com/V2QD0oQxbZ
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 21, 2025
A smattering of boos for “Oh Canada” followed by loud applause at the end. #4Nations pic.twitter.com/MtCZepoDV9
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) February 21, 2025
It was hard to tell if the United States national anthem was booed in turn, as the Boston Pops played a loud rendition of the song immediately afterwards.
Team USA's Mike Eruzione paid lovely tribute to Johnny Gaudreau before 4 Nations Face-Off championship
USA-Canada 4 Nations Face-Off final expected to be the most-bet hockey game of 2025
USA-Canada 4 Nations Face-Off final expected to be the most-bet hockey game of 2025
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