The hype for the 4 Nations Face-Off is through the roof, but if there’s one thing that seems to stir up just as much drama as the game itself—it’s the broadcasting. And this time? Fans are not happy. Right now, Team USA is taking on Canada in a high-stakes showdown at the Bell Centre in Montreal, with the Americans holding a 2-1 lead. But for many fans hoping to catch every electrifying moment from the comfort of their homes, the excitement quickly turned into frustration.
Instead of watching this intense battle unfold in real-time, fans were hit with yet another broadcasting headache. And with emotions running high in a game like this, it’s no surprise that the fans are calling it all out.
Just a few hours before puck drop, the San Jose Sharks PR team took to X on February 15th to break some news that Bay Area fans definitely didn’t want to hear, “BROADCAST ALERT. We’ve been made aware that unfortunately, for those located in the Bay Area, today’s USA/Canada Four Nations game at 5pm will not be carried live on ABC/KGO7. If you have Xfinity cable, you should be able to access the game on Channel 715 and it will also be available on ESPN+.” And let’s just say… fans were not having it.
**BROADCAST ALERT**
We’ve been made aware that unfortunately, for those located in the Bay Area, today’s USA/Canada Four Nations game at 5pm will not be carried live on ABC/KGO7. ⁰⁰If you have Xfinity cable, you should be able to access the game on Channel 715 and it…
— San Jose Sharks PR (@SanJoseSharksPR) February 15, 2025
One frustrated fan took to the comments, venting their disbelief: “Absolutely ridiculous it’s not on ABC. How do you grow the game in the Bay Area? I thought I was going crazy that I couldn’t find it. Now I’m watching it on ESPN+.” And honestly, can you blame them? This isn’t just any hockey matchup—it’s USA vs. Canada, a rivalry so intense it could melt the ice. This wasn’t just hockey—it was pure chaos from the very first drop of the puck.
In the blink of an eye, gloves were dropping and fists were finding, setting the tone for a game that was anything but friendly. Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel wasted no time, throwing down right at center ice. And before the dust could settle, Brady Tkachuk and Sam Bennett squared up at the very next faceoff. As if that wasn’t enough, J.T. Miller and Colton Parayko jumped into the mix after a heated scuffle around Canada’s net. Three fights in nine seconds? Yeah, this one was personal.
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