Team USA Hockey GM Says ‘Political Flair’ Added to Fight-Filled Game Against Canada — Wants Trump to Attend Rematch

EXCERPT:

HEMMER: "You know, three fights in nine seconds, right, Bill? You could put that on a t-shirt right now. From what I am reading, because I was not in the arena, I want you to go ahead and describe it based on your experience, the boos were so loud you couldn’t hear the anthem. So, was there bad blood prior? Was it the booing of the anthem? Or do you think it has something to do with the politics of the day between our two countries?"

GUERIN: "I think a little bit of everything. Canada/U.S. is a huge rivalry in hockey. You know, I think there was a little bit of a political flair to it. It is just the time we’re in. And then, you know, I think our guys used that as inspiration. If you let it get the better of you, then you are in trouble. But I really do think the players used it as inspiration."

(Via Mediaite)