Trump would boost ‘proud’ US ice hockey team at Canada game, says GM

<ul><li>North American rivals play each other on Thursday</li><li>Build-up has been marked by political tension</li></ul><p>The general manager of the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/usa-ice-hockey-team">US men’s ice hockey team</a> said he would welcome a visit from Donald Trump to the 4 Nations Face-Off final between the United States and Canada on Thursday night.</p><p>Bill Guerin, who played 18 years in the NHL, said on Fox News that Trump’s presence would give a boost to the rivalry between the North American hockey powers. He <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/16/canada-patriotism-surges-trump-comments">credited Trump’s tariff threats</a> and talk of making Canada the 51st US state for raising the intensity in their <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/feb/15/usa-canada-4-nations-face-off-fights-anthem-booed">fight-filled matchup</a> in the preliminary round.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/feb/18/canada-usa-hockey-4-nations-trump">Continue reading...</a>