NHL: Trump receives Penguins at the White House

After fierce protests from the sport, Donald Trump “adorned”himself with ice hockey stars on Tuesday.The controversial US president received the Stanley Cup winner Pittsburgh Penguins at the White House, and Trump pretended that the criticism didn’t exist.

“They are true champions and incredible patriots,”said Trump, who spoke directly to superstar Sidney Crosby in his speech:”Sidney, you know how to win, don’t you?Look at him, he’s shy.What a job you’ve done!”

Penguin’s coach Mike Sullivan was thrilled to visit the President’s.”Every time you get a chance to visit the White House and experience first-hand what it means to the United States, it’s a fabulous experience,”Sullivan said.

The traditional visit of the champions in the North American professional league NHL with German striker Tom Kühnhackl is controversial, as Trump has been involved with athletes who criticise his policy.The controversial president called on football fans to boycott NFL matches as long as the protests of the pros continue during the American anthem.The club owners had been asked by Trump to crack down on the protesting players and fire or suspend them.

Clubs and players reacted with a wave of protests on the NFL matchday.The Seattle Seahawks stayed in the cabin during the anthem.Numerous pros of other clubs knelt as last time when “Star-Spangled Banner” ran.NBA champion Stephen Curry had already been uninvited by Trump from the White House after the basketball star said he did not want to accept the obligatory invitation.

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