It feels like I’m drowning in a sea of anti-Canadian rhetoric. From Donald Trump’s tariffs to his ridiculous claim that Canada will become the United States’ (U.S.) 51st state, I sometimes wonder if his hatred of Canada started because he lost Roll Up the Rim or something. As silly as I find Trump’s ideas, they have undoubtedly reignited Canadian pride — a prime example of this being the final game of the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off on Feb. 20.
Call me a fake Canadian, but I’ve never cared much for hockey. Sure, the fights are fun to watch, but I don’t normally care which team lands on top. Still, when watching the game, I understood that it was a symbol for the growing tension between Canada and the U.S. This fact was highlighted when Trump addressed our prime minister as “Governor Trudeau” while voicing his support for the American team.
Then, to the delight of Canadians everywhere, Ontario-born Connor McDavid scored in overtime, thus securing Canada’s victory over the U.S. I was overjoyed. Not only did the victory solidify Canada’s strength and identity, but it also proved that hockey is, and always will be, our sport.
