4 nations faced: Canadian Brandon Hagel fought with an American star over the pride of the land
When, on Saturday night, he fell to Montreal’s Bell Center, Tim Canada Brandon Hagel lowered his gloves along with Matthew Tkachuku Team USA.
It was the first of three fights that happened between the hockey rivals in nine seconds for his 4 nations faced matching.
Due to the aggression and fist flying, not to mention the aggressive check of both benches during the 3-1 victory for the United States, many wonder if we expect more to play the championship tournament on Thursday night.
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The team of Canada Brandon Hagel controls the team of Canada, however, during the third period in 4 nations of the face in a hockey game against Team Finland in TD Garden. (Bob Dechiara-Hagn Pictures)
In an interview with journalists on Tuesday, Hagel said his decision to fight Tkachuka the moment the game started should not put an appearance for those in the seats and watch at home.
There was pride in the country.
“Listen, what happened the other night, I did it for the flag, not the cameras,” Hagel said.
Before that struggle happened, there were a lot of tension from the Canadian fans who raised the American anthem. Both teams have a strong sense of pride on the land they carry on sweaters, so it is understandable why Tkachuk, his brother, Brady and Jt Miller, fought against someone in the first nine seconds of the game.
For Hagel’s struggle, he was seen appearing on the crowd after returning to his skates, trying to use home ice in favor of Canada.
The team of Canada Brandon Hagel, 38, also plays the team in the United States of Defenders, Charlie McAvoy defend in the second period during a game with 4 nations of the face in a hockey game at the Bell Center. (Pictures of Eric Bolte-Hagn)
With roles this time turning because the Team USA will play in Boston TD Garden Against Team Canada, Hagel expects the same sense of pride from both teams.
“I think it will be the same,” he said.
Does this mean immediate fighting remains to be seen.
Matthew Tkachuk admitted that he “didn’t like” when Canadian fans were amazed during the “The Star-Spingling Banner”, and after hearing a cheers and boos mixture on Monday night during the Team Canada in TD Garden , The US fans could return on Thursday night.
The team of the United States, Matthew Tkachuk (19) and striker Team Canada Brandon Hagel in the first period during a match of 4 nations of the face in a hockey game at the Bell Center. (Pictures of Eric Bolte-Hagn)
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Either way, Team Canada seeks revenge and bragging rights as the winners of this tournament after allowing three unanswered goals and the goal of Connor McDavid began on Saturday night.
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