Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament [Video]

BOSTON – The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday — apparent payback for the jeering of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the opening rounds in Montreal last week.

The Canadian team received a louder but still mixed greeting during the introductions before its game against Finland — with the exception of forward Brad Marchand, whose full-time job is with the Boston Bruins. The Finns were met with mostly silence.

Before the anthems were played, the public address announcer asked “that you kindly respect the national anthems and the players that represent each country.” While the crowd, which featured many fans in the red Canadian sweaters, sang along to “O Canada,” a few audible boos could also be heard.

It was only after the building emptied out in the afternoon and reloaded for the night game between the United States and …