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This past week, Victoria had the opportunity to host the World Junior Hockey tournament and I stress the word junior. From the first game against Slovakia to the last game against the Czech Republic, Victoria fans booed the U.S. team and their players constantly. These players are 17-, 18- and 19-year-old amateur kids from U.S. colleges with their parents, family and friends in attendance.
Is this any way to treat our U.S. friends and neighbours? Very poor sportsmanship and a terrible example of real Canadian values. For the booing Victoria fans, shame on all of you.
Rick Wesseling
Victoria
