For the NHL, the four countries’ standoff has been a huge success, between Saturday’s showdown The United States and Canada Draw a large number of ratings.
and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Knowing the secret to success has always been national pride and a love for hockey.
Players and fans represent the U.S. national anthem before Canada and the United States compete in four countries in Montreal on Saturday, February 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/Canada News AP)
During a Wednesday morning appearance at Fox Sports’ “Breakfast Ball,” Bateman praised the success of the game, which brought the league’s biggest star back to the center stage and studied what would happen sooner 2026 Winter Olympics In Italy.
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“The excitement and attention that the four countries have received is amazing,” he said. “And I think a lot of people — not just hockey fans — are looking forward to seeing a rematch between Canada and the United States tomorrow night.”
Team USA and Canada will have a rematch of Saturday’s round-robin round, which has brought the Americans to a 3-1 victory and political tensions between the two countries have intensified. These cracks are highlighted when Canadian fans boo During the National Anthem Before two games in the United States.
Bateman said Wednesday that several fights were led to in response to the booing of the crowd and the enthusiasm of the players on the ice.
US Dylan Larkin celebrated his goal in Canada with teammate Matt Boldy during a 4-country match in Montreal on Saturday, February 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/Canada News AP)
“Our players play in the game. That’s what the hockey players are – even if they play Shinny on the pond, they love to play games, they like to go all out. Remember, the reserves of the team are incredible, including from the big ones The best hockey player in the world in most countries.”
The 4-country matches are the predecessors of two of the most anticipated matches in hockey – the return of hockey at the Olympics and the World Cup in the Hockey World Cup.
“The truth is, we’ve had our best results for 10 years, and there are many reasons for that,” Bateman said. “A lot of people say critically, ‘It’s ridiculous, no one will watch it, players won’t be about it,” he said. Feel strong. “No doubt our players love playing games and representing their own country. ”
Commissioner Gary Bettman between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup Finals and the Edmonton Oilers’ Edmonton Oilers’ It was held at a press conference. (Sam Navarro-Usa Sports Today)
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The Saturday game between the U.S. and Canada attracted more than 11.1 million viewers in North America, surpassing any non-Stanley Cup final in a decade, according to the league.
The two teams will meet again in the championship game at 8 p.m. Thursday.
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