US nationwide anthem booed in Canada’s NBA, NHL occasions amid tariff pause

Followers booed the American nationwide anthem earlier than NHL and NBA video games in Canada on Tuesday evening, an indication that some Canadians had been nonetheless upset regardless of President Donald Trump’s 30-day pause on tariff threats in opposition to Mexico and Canada.
Boos echoed by way of Rogers Enviornment in Vancouver as singer Elizabeth Irving launched into the opening notes of “The Star-Spangled Banner” earlier than the NHL’s Canucks hosted the Colorado Avalanche.
Followers cheered as she completed the tune and the applause grew louder as Irving started “O Canada.”
It was one in every of three arenas the place the U.S. nationwide anthem was jeered. Just a few followers booed earlier than the NBA’s Toronto Raptors hosted the New York Knicks.
The boos had been neither as loud nor as extended as they had been earlier than Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Nevertheless, as they did Sunday, Raptors followers cheered loudly for the singing of “O Canada,” exhibiting particular enthusiasm for the road “True North sturdy and free!”
In Winnipeg, the place the NHL’s Jets hosted the Carolina Hurricanes, the boos weren’t very loud or overly enthusiastic. Nevertheless, they grew louder close to the tip of the anthem.
“The Star-Spangled Banner” was additionally booed over the weekend at NHL video games in Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver, shortly after Trump made his risk of import tariffs on America’s northern neighbor a actuality.