Brandon Hagel issues subtle shot at J.T. Miller and Tkachuk brothers
Brandon Hagel kicked off the game dropping the mitts with USA's Matthew Tkachuk in the opening seconds, going toe-to-to in a spirited tilt that set the tone for the remaining 60 minutes.
He spoke to the media following the game and revealed that his pride for Canada is second to none and that he would never back down from anyone.
Yeah, I think I blacked out. I think, just trying to get something energy in the building. He asked, and I'm not backing down from him.
- Brandon Hagel
With the political issues that are going on between the United States and Canada right now, it is no wonder that these two teams would have it for one another, and Matthew Tkachuk was pretty outspoken about the Canadian fans booing their National Anthem.
"We had a little discussion earlier in the day," Brady said.
Matthew chimed in by saying, "Tell them the truth,"
Brady added, "There was a group chat going on today. Still something [inaudible].We just reaffirmed we are gonna do that. I think Matthew's fight to start off was such an energy boost.
I was more excited and more nervous than my own and Miller's to cap it off to go against a big guy like that, I think he did a great job. I think it was pretty awesome to us."
This is what Brandon Hagel has to say:
«I did it for the flag, not the cameras, we're out there playing for the flag, not the camera We don't have any group chats going on.»
At the end of the day there may be some bad blood but there will always be respect, even though the two are trying to punch their heads in.