Ben Steiner reported on Twitter, stating that Wayne Gretzky gave Team USA a thumbs up. The atmosphere at the TD Garden in Boston was filled with excitement as the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between Team USA and Canada took place, with the Great One among the celebrities and prominent figures.
The gesture that Gretzky displayed towards the American squad sparked significant reactions among Canadian fans. Recently, following a brief period of quiet, Janet Gretzky, unveiled a letter penned by Canadian hockey legend Bobby Orr addressed to her husband. However, fans didn’t take this lightly.
Fans are sill not happy with Wayne Gretzky, calls him a traitor
Canadian hockey fans have been expressing their disapproval of Team Canada’s honorary captain, Wayne Gretzky, who showed support for Team USA players during a recent game. Upon their arrival at the Montreal Bell Centre, Team USA received boos, while Team Canada faced similar reactions at TD Garden. Gretzky, who was serving as Team Canada’s honorary captain, did not wear Canadian colors during the event, leading to criticism from Canadian fans who saw this as a lack of support for his home country.
Political tensions between Canada and the United States are escalating due to President Donald Trump’s recent remarks. Recently, his wife, Janet Gretzky, revealed a letter written by Canadian hockey legend Bobby Orr to her husband. Orr offered a straightforward evaluation. He felt a sense of disappointment regarding the reaction of the Canadian fans towards Gretzky during the championship game.
However, this didn’t stop fans trolling Gretzky, with one individual labeling him, “F Wayne Gretzky… Traitor.” In a comparable sentiment, this supporter expressed, “He is nothing but a traitor to Canada now.” Nonetheless, this individual held a firm perspective on Janet’s message, asserting, “Not sure there’s a more boomer response than having your wife post a photo of a physical letter you received to social media.”
Canadian sports icon Wayne Gretzky has faced backlash for his association with US political figures, particularly President Trump. Discussions in Canadian media have raised concerns about his status as a sports icon. Public dissatisfaction has led to a petition to remove Gretzky’s name from an Edmonton highway, arguing his actions do not reflect Canadian hockey values.
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Hockey elicits strong emotions from players and fans, but debates persist about Gretzky’s controversial actions. Despite his commitment to his country, including supporting the American team during the 4 Nations Face-Off, his loyalty remains unquestioned by those who recognize him as more than just a hockey icon.
