The star of the USA team, Matthew Takchuk, said he wanted to explain the extent of their pride to be Americans during 4 countries The tournament.
Matthew and Brady Takshok joined Travis and Jason Kelis, where Jason Tacattok asked if they knew from the moment when the national anthem occurred, they would fight with the Canada team from a drop of impact.
“I think, the United States of America, this team was a proud group of Americans and wanted to show how we were United and how much we were proud to be Americans,” Matthew responded.
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The striker of the United States of America, Matthew Takchuk No. 19, celebrates defender Zach Wesnsky, No. 8, his goal against Finland in the third period during the ice hockey game facing 4 countries at the Bill Center on February 13, 2025. (David Kirok-Imagn photos)
“I mean, let's face it, the last group of years that you did not see from the Americans in general, such as showing their pride in being part of the United States. I think our team has done a great job in a great impact on people of the full championship, but in particular That game against Canada.
Before the famous battles, the Canadian fans screaming the national anthem of the United States, where they created a background of what happened after a decrease.
“The Star-SPANGLED Banner” began with the president Donald Trump A threat to issue a customs tariff for Canada and even to say that the country can become the “fifty -first country”. It was common to hear Boos during the national anthem of the United States of America.
both of them Toronto Raptors Senators fans in Ottawa were shocked by the national anthem of the United States of America, as the definitions were scheduled to start.
Canada Brandon Hajil, No. 38, and Matthew Takatok, No. 19, fighting during the first period of 4 countries, confronting hockey in Montreal on Saturday, February 15, 2025. (Christine Musashi/Canadian Press via AP)
Definitions have been stopped since then.
Adding the political background to what was already a very expected match, Matthew said that Brady and his teammate GT TT talked about the fight immediately to appoint Pregame.
“It made me very proud to play with this team during that moment. You know to see how we were United as I said, an enemy environment. At the end of the day, a battle battle, you are going there to overcome the other man, but I think it was more than that You know that we are in this, and we will fight together. ” Matthew said while appearing on.New heights.“
“This made me really proud to be honest with you and even people since the championship, that's all they are talking about.
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The United States striker in the United States, Matthew Takatok, No. 19, and the Canada Brandon Hagel striker, No. 38, are fighting in the first period during the ice hockey game facing 4 countries in the Bill Center. (IMAGN) photos
Matthew previously talked about his gratitude to be an American during a trip to the White House, where he was part of the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup last season.
“Thank you, Mr. President, for our presence today. We appreciate it a lot. Being one of the few Americans, who loves this country a lot, it is a great day for myself. You wake up every day really grateful to be an American.
Next time, the United States of America will have an opportunity to show her pride in the ice in 2026 Olympic GamesThey will search for revenge on the loss of the four nations to Canada.
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Fox News Luis Kazano contributed to this report.
