As a result, fans of Canadian hockey teams booed the U.S. national anthem in February when American teams traveled north to play in Canada. That continued in hockey's Four Nations Face-Off, as fans booed the Star-Spangled Banner any time it was played in the tournament.

Yankees fans booed the Canadian national anthem before Game 3 of the ALDS, drawing widespread backlash. The disrespectful display occurred as Graham R

Canadian fans booed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before games in the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off in February. It was widely believed to be a response to President Donald Trump’s repeated calling for Canada to join the U.S. as the “51st state” and Trump’s tariffs against Canadian goods.

Down 6-1, Aaron Judge ignited the rally with a three-run homer in the fourth inning, tying the game. Jazz Chisholm Jr. followed with a solo home run in the fifth, giving the Yankees their first lead of the game. The Yankees' bullpen also did its job after shutting down the Blue Jays over the final 6.2 innings.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police color guard, Canadian national anthem before Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays, American League Championship Series Game 2, Rogers Centre, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Toronto,