Matthew Tkachuk calls out fans who boo the National Anthem
The 'Star Spangled Banner' was boo'ed by fans in Montreal ahead of USA's win over Finland.
UPDATE: Team USA forward Matthew Tkachuk, this evening's #1 star in his team's victory over Finland, has a blunt message for fans who boo the National Anthem.
Tkachuk nodded to reporters that he heard fans at Montreal's Bell Centre boo'ing during the singing of 'The Star Spangled Banner' even after a PA announcement came across encouraging patrons to be respectful of the anthem(s).
Tkachuk's message for those who boo the National Anthem:
"I didn't like it. And that's all I've got."
- Chris Johnston
For full context on what went on pre-game tonight, read our earlier report below.
USA and Finland will both get their first taste of action at the 4 Nations Face-Off this evening, after Canada opened up the tournament with a 4-3 victory over Sweden last night.
As you might imagine, there are some passionate Canadian hockey fans in attendance at Montreal's Bell Centre this evening cheering against the rival United States. American captain Auston Matthews has already been boo'ed every time he has touched the puck in the game so far, but the boo birds were out even earlier.
After the arena PA announcer made a plea for fans to "respect the anthems" well... the didn't:
A chorus of boo's could be heard throughout the signing of 'The Star Spangled Banner':
I've got to say... it may seem a bit depraved, but I'm actually very interested to see how things play out on Saturday evening when the Americans play Canada in Montreal. The atmosphere is going to be electric! Respectful? Probably not. Diplomatic? Definitely not.
But it will be entertaining!
