The sound of boos during the U.S. national anthem at Canadian hockey games has become a powerful symbol of growing tensions between the two countries. What was once a moment of shared respect now underscores a deeper divide, as political and cultural differences intensify. The playing of both the Canadian and U.S. national anthems at sporting events has long been a symbol of mutual respect between two neighboring countries — especially in the context of hockey, where Canada and the U.S. have enjoyed friendly, if fierce, competition. It was a short moment of unity, where people stood side by side, acknowledging not only their shared love for sports, but also their shared values of respect and international cooperation. In a nation known...