During the first match of the US national team in hockey on ice against Canada, there was a scandal due to the controversial statement of the new US President Donald Trump, in which he referred to the neighboring country and ally Canada as "51st state..."
The scandal started after the captain of the US national team reacted to Trump's remarks in an interview, reminding about the long sports and diplomatic history between the two countries. "We have always been allies and partners in the global and sports community. This statement is unacceptable," the captain noted.
The reaction of Canadians to Trump's statement was also sharp. The Canadian government expressed discontent and called the words of the US president inappropriate and provocative. "We are ready to defend our independence and sovereignty by any means," stated a representative of the government.
