Video Shows Canadian National Anthem Being Booed in Hockey Final Against US [Video]

Hockey fans in Boston booed the Canadian national anthem on Thursday night before the U.S. and Canada clashed in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament championship.

Why It Matters

The battle on ice comes amid heightened tensions between the neighboring nations in the wake of President Donald Trump‘s threats to impose steep tariffs on Canadian imports and his repeated taunts about Canada becoming the 51st state.

What To Know

Before the puck was dropped for Thursday’s title game, the announcer prefaced the opening ceremony: “In the spirit of the game, we kindly ask that you respect the national anthems and the players that represent each country.”

Still, some boos and jeers rippled across TD Garden in Boston during the rendition of “O Canada.”

The jeering came days after fans in Montreal loudly booed “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the weekend’s testy …