Patriots everywhere rejoiced after watching the U.S. men’s nationaI junior hockey team sing “The Star Spangled Banner” following their victory over Sweden on Friday.
A clip of the moment swells viewers with pride and shows a weIcome change of pace from the kneeling, silent protests of athletes representing America on the national stage.
The U-20 team defeated Sweden 6-2 to capture their sixth 2024 International Ice Hockey Federation world junior hockey championship.
The guys pIayed excellent today, head coach David Carle told USA Hockey. It’s a joy for them.
They focused on getting to this game and pIaying their best for the last game of the tournament and I thought they did that. It’s a great honor to be a part of a winning team. The hard-fought battle, which included fist fights toward the end of the match, ended with Team USA arm-in-arm, proudly singing the nationaI anthem.
Commenters were quick to rejoice at seeing some of the nation’s best young athIetes display their patriotism.