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The U.S. vs. Canada hockey rivalry erupted in 2025 during the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in February, when Canadians and Americans booed each other's national anthems, and players got into a violent brawl just nine seconds into a game.

Tension between the two countries' heightened prior to the event after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, initiating a trade war.

So Trump made it a point to reach out to the U.S. team, calling the players in the locker room ahead of the final against Canada, to motivate them.

U.S. star Brady Tkachuk told Fox News Digital what Trump's call meant to the team before its emotional high-stakes battle, during a press conference at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee

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