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Will Trump Attend Team USA’s Championship Hockey Match Against Canada?

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Team USA’s hockey squad made headlines once again, as their fiery rivalry with Canada continues to grab the nation’s attention.

On Thursday, Team USA is set to play Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game in Boston, and there’s growing speculation about who might grace the stands.

General Manager Bill Guerin extended a bold invitation, specifically asking President Donald Trump to attend the high-stakes event.

“We would love it if President Trump was in attendance,” Guerin told Fox News. “We have a room full of proud American players, coaches, and staff.”

“And listen, we’re just trying to represent our country the best way we can,” he added. Yet, reports suggest Trump doesn’t currently have plans to attend the match.

“President Trump is not planning on attending Thursday’s USA vs. Canada #4Nations championship game in Boston, per sources,” hockey insider Frank Seravelli tweeted on Wednesday afternoon.

The road to this anticipated game has been anything but ordinary. Team USA clinched their spot after a nail-biting victory against Canada during the round-robin phase on Saturday.

Canada, however, punched their return ticket by defeating Finland 5-3 on Monday, setting up this dramatic rematch.

Saturday’s clash in Montreal between these two hockey powerhouses was heated from the start.

Fans from Canada amplified tensions by booing the U.S. national anthem. The players mirrored the fiery atmosphere on the ice.

Immediately after the puck drop, American players Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, as well as JT Miller, engaged in consecutive fights with the Canadian team—a clear statement of their determination to dominate the match.

Although Canada initially seized the lead with the first goal of the game, Team USA delivered a decisive response by scoring three goals consecutively.

The match ended in a 3-1 triumph for Team USA, marking Canada’s first loss at a high-stakes international event in the past 15 years.

Among the viewers in the crowd was Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, witnessing the tough defeat.

The intensity between the neighboring nations hasn’t been confined to the rink. The matchup reflects a broader political backdrop marked by recent trade skirmishes.

President Trump’s controversial step to impose steep tariffs—25% on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on goods arriving from China—has strained relations further.

Trudeau pushed back by announcing retaliatory tariffs, including a 25% levy on $155 billion of U.S. imports like beer, lumber, and appliances.

Though Trump temporarily hit pause on these measures, both countries face a tight, month-long window to resolve the dispute.

When asked about whether such geopolitical tensions or anthem controversies influenced Saturday’s game, Bill Guerin expressed confidence that the players channeled the “political flare” into motivation.

“Canada-U.S. is a huge rivalry in hockey,” Guerin remarked. “I think there was a little bit of a political flare to it. It’s just the time that we’re in. I think our guys used that as inspiration.”

ESPN broadcaster Sean McDonough also weighed in ahead of the championship face-off.

McDonough, set to call Thursday’s game, issued a plea to American fans during a radio appearance on WEEI.

“I really hope our people don’t boo the anthem. Let’s be better than that,” McDonough urged. “I think we all have a lot of respect for what a great country Canada is.

“The political things that have led the Canadians recently—the booing of the anthem is a very recent development, I think we know why,” the announcer continued. “I understand it from their perspective, especially having been up there for several days.”

He added that he hopes the home crowd shows up in full force to support Team USA.

On the Canadian side, Brandon Hagel, who fought against USA’s Matthew Tkachuk during Saturday’s game, made his stance clear.

“Listen, what happened the other night, I did it for the flag and not for the cameras,” Hagel said.

When asked further, he took a light jab at Team USA’s camaraderie, adding, “We don’t have any group chats going on.”

Tkachuk fired back, showing no signs of being fazed. “Well, I mean maybe their team doesn’t like each other if they don’t have group chats,” Tkachuk quipped on Wednesday.

“That’s just a player enjoying his opportunity. Our team does not care about anything that they say. There’s been a lot of chatter and talk from individuals, but we care about one thing in this room.”

Tkachuk highlighted the team’s pride, noting, “We have millions of people that are watching us and supporting us around this country, and we’re very prideful in playing for them. So it’s an opportunity of a lifetime for us.”

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