Four nations are faced with a huge success for NHL, with Saturday’s showdown between Now and Canada drawing massive ratings.
AND NHL -A Gary Bettman Commissioner He knows that the recipe for success was a blend of national pride and love for hockey.
Players and fans advocate for the US National Anthem before the game 4 nations between Canada and the United States in Montreal on Saturday, February 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/Canadian printing via AP)
During the appearance at the “Ball” Fox Sports “on Wednesday morning, Bettman praised the success of the tournament, which brought the largest stars of the league to the center stage with an early view of what will come during 2026. Winter Olympics in Italy.
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“The amount of excitement and attention that received 4 nations was phenomenal,” he said. “And I think a lot and a lot of people – not just hockey fans – are looking forward to seeing a rematch between Canada and now tomorrow night.”
The US and Canada team will have a rematch on Saturday’s Round-Robin game in which Americans have won 3-1 with a background of increased political tensions between the two countries. These delays pointed out when the Canadian fans raised During the national anthem Two American games before.
In reaction to the crowd of crowds and passion of players on ice, resulting in several quarrels, Bettman said on Wednesday that he did not expect otherwise.
Dylan Larkin of the United States celebrates its goal over Canada with teammate Matt Boldy during 4 nations of Face-off action in Montreal on Saturday, February 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/Canadian printing via AP)
“Our players have played to play. Hockey players are like this – even if they play shinny on the pond, they like to play the game, love everything. And again, this ability to present their countries again now – and remember, the teams are incredibly stocked with the best hockey players from the world most countries. ”
The 4 Nation Tournament is a forerunner of two most anticipated hockey-hockey events at the Olympic Games and World Hockey Cup.
“The fact is that we haven’t had the best in order for about 10 years and there are many reasons for that,” Bettman said. “Many people were critical saying, ‘This is funny, no one will watch him, the players will not be intense about it. “No doubt how our players like to play the game and represent their countries.”
Commissioner Gary Betman during a press conference before the final match of Stanley Cup between Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers at the Anaran Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, June 8, 2024. (Sam Navarro-USA today sports)
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According to the league, the play on Saturday between the US and Canada has attracted over 10.1 million spectators across North America.
Two teams will meet again in the championship game on Thursday at 8:00 pm.
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