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Canadians should stand up for John Tortorella
Canadians should stand up for John Tortorella
It would be a first for a coach from the rival USA hockey team playing on Canadian soil to receive a standing ovation.But when the United States hockey team lines up to play their first game in the World Cup of Hockey next week, it's what should happen.It would send a message to the multimillionaire malcontents that their repulsive spitting in the face of the American flag, and those who died for it, is not acceptable here in Canada.
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John Tortorella says he'd bench players who don't stand during national anthem
John Tortorella says he'd bench players who don't stand during national anthem
(Alex Brandon/Associated Press)Colin Kaepernick's decision not to stand during the playing of the "The Star-Spangled Banner" has had a ripple effect across the sports world in the past week.It has elicited reactions — both in support and in condemnation — from players around the NFL and beyond, military members and even President Obama.A prominent name from professional hockey added his opinion to the mix Tuesday, and it wasn't in favor of Kaepernick's social justice protest.
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US coach John Tortorella warns players not to join Kaepernick's protest
US coach John Tortorella warns players not to join Kaepernick's protest
Doubling down on comments he made to ESPN on Tuesday, Team USA hockey coach John Tortorella said on Wednesday that he would not tolerate players sitting during the national anthem.On Tuesday, Tortorella said, "If any of my players sit on the bench for the national anthem, they will sit there the rest of the game.Tortorella's comments were in response to a question regarding his thoughts on 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's protest.
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Mike Sullivan rejoins mentor John Tortorella for World Cup of Hockey
Mike Sullivan rejoins mentor John Tortorella for World Cup of Hockey
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The booming Boston accent officially emerged at 1:30 p.m. Monday inside an empty Nationwide Arena.Halfway through Team USA's first practice in preparation for the World Cup of Hockey, head coach John Tortorella stepped back, and Penguins coach Mike Sullivan took charge.Wearing a blue track suit and hat and chomping bubble gum, Sullivan grabbed two Gatorade bottles, positioned them inside one of the blue lines and shouted instructions for a four-on-four drill in close quarters.
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