The US team star. Matthew Tkachuk said he wanted to show how proud they were to be Americans during the 4 nations tournament.
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk joined the Podcast of Travis and Jason Kelce, where Jason asked the Tkachuk brothers if they knew from the moment the national hymns happened that they were going to fight with the Canada team in the fall of the album.
“I think, USA, that team was such a proud group of Americans and wanted to show how united we were and how proud we were to be Americans,” Matthew replied.
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The US team striker. Matthew Tkachuk, #19, celebrates with the defense Zach Werenski, #8, his goal against the Finland team in the third period during a 4 -nations ice hockey game in Bell Center on February 13, 2025. (Images of David Kirouac-Imagn)
“I mean, let’s be sincere, in recent years that you have not really seen that Americans in general, I like to show how proud they are part of the United States. I think our team did a great job by having a great impact on people throughout the tournament, but especially that game against Canada. Go to a hostile environment and wanting to establish the tone in a very difficult place against a very large team.”
Before the fights now Infames, Canadian fans booed the national anthem of the United States, establishing a backdrop for what took place after the fall of the album.
The boo of “The Star-Spangled Banner” began with the threat of President Donald Trump to issue tariffs in Canada and even say that the country could become the “State 51”. It has been common for boys to be heard during the United States national anthem.
Both Toronto Raptors fans and Ottawa senators have booed the United States national anthem, as tariffs would begin.
The NHL star, Matthew Tkachuk, reflects on the 4 final nations: “We are very lucky to be from this great country”
Brandon Hagel de Canada, #38, and Matthew Tkachuk of the United States, #19, fight during the first hockey period in front of 4 nations in Montreal on Saturday, February 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press through AP)
Tariffs have stopped since then.
Adding the political backdrop to what was already a highly anticipated confrontation, Matthew said Brady and his front partner Jt Miller talked about fighting immediately to establish the tone prior to the game.
“I was proud to be very proud to play for that team during that moment. You know how to see how I said, a hostile environment. At the end of the day, a fight is a fight, you go there to overcome the other type, but I think it was more than that. It was more to show that your teammates obtained this. Matthew said during his appearance in” new heights. “
“That made me really proud to be honest with you and even people from the tournament, that is all he spoke. How proud they were about our team and how united we were and how we were an inspiration for them and I think that comes from the whole tournament, but that is what makes me more proud.”
The United States team striker Matthew Tkachuk, #19, and the striker of the Canada Brandon Hagel team, #38, fight in the first period during an ice hockey game in front of the 4 nations at the Bell Center. (Eric Bolte-Imagn images)
Matthew previously talked about how grateful he was to be American during a trip to the White House, since he was part of the winning team of the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup last season.
“Thank you, Mr. President, for having us today. We appreciate it a lot. Being one of the few Americans, who loves this country so much, is an incredible day for me. You wake up every day really grateful to be American. Then, thank you,” Tkachuk said.
The next time the US team will have the opportunity to show their pride in the ice, will come at the 2026 Olympic Games, where they will seek to avenge their defeat of 4 nations against Canada.
