4 Nations Face-Off: Canada’s Brandon Hagel fought USA star for pride of country [Video]

When the puck dropped in Montreal’s Bell Centre on Saturday night, Team Canada’s Brandon Hagel dropped his gloves along with Team USA’s Matthew Tkachuk. 

It was the first of three fights that took place between the hockey rivals in nine seconds for their 4 Nations Face-Off matchup. 

Because of the aggression and fists flying, not to mention the aggressive checking from both benches throughout the 3-1 win for the United States, many are wondering if we’re going to expect more of the same on Thursday night in Boston for the tournament’s championship game. 

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Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Hagel said that his decision to fight Tkachuk the moment the game started wasn’t to put on a show for those in the seats and watching at home. 

There was pride for country.

“Listen, what happened the other night, I did it for the flag and not for the cameras,” …