ESPN broadcaster calls on American fans not to boo Canadian national anthem [Video]

ESPN broadcaster Sean McDonough, who will be inside the booth for Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship game, is calling on Team USA fans to be “better than that,” referring to the anticipation that fans will retaliate against Canada for booing the American national anthem during the tournament. 

During an appearance on WEEI on Tuesday, the veteran play-by-play commentator said he hopes the home crowd will help support Team USA as they take on Canada in the final in Boston on Thursday night.  

“I hope the home crowd has a lot to do with it. I hope it helps spur on Team USA,” he said. 

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However, McDonough immediately followed with a plea to fans not to boo the rival team’s national anthem — something Canadian fans have done before two games, including Sunday’s 3-1 win by the Americans.

“I really hope our people don’t boo the anthem. Let’s be better than …