Fans in Montreal loudly boo US anthem prior to Americans 4 Nations Face-Off game vs. Canada [Video]

MONTREAL (AP) — Fans in Montreal loudly booed the U.S. national anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off game between the Americans and host Canada on Saturday night.

It’s the second time “The Star-Spangled Banner” drew that reaction in two games the United States has played at the NHL-run international tournament.

And it came after public address announcer Michel Lacroix asked the crowd, in French and English, “In the spirit of this great game that unites everyone that you kindly respect the anthems and the players that represent each country.”

This time, far more of the fans at Bell Centre booed than Thursday night before the U.S. game against Finland, and the booing lasted for the entire length of the song.

“I paid no attention to it,” U.S. starting goaltender Connor Hellebuyck said after beating Finland 6-1on Thursday. “You have free speech. You can do whatever you want. If you’re going to boo the anthem, we …