Team USA called out for treatment of fans after clip leaks publicly
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The Team USA Olympics men's ice hockey team is being called out for ignoring fans hoping to get a fist bump or some acknowledgement after they left the ice after their game against Denmark.
Team USA eventually came out on top over Denmark despite an early nail-biting situation.
They trailed 2-1 after the first period because of a truly terrible goal allowed by goaltender Jeremy Swayman from center ice, though he would later say that he lost the puck on the dark background of the boards.
But the team is being called out for appearing to ignore fans who were hoping to get a fist bump or some acknowledgment as they left the ice following their win over Denmark.
Right now, there's no evidence to suggest that they were instructed by head coach Mike Sullivan to not get distracted and begin interacting with fans.
It's commonplace during NHL games for fans to try and get a high five from players as they leave the ice, and sometimes the gesture is returned, but sometimes it isn't.
Was Team USA out of line here for not even touching hands with the fans who extended theirs as a show of support?
Team USA Beat Denmark Despite A Terrible Goal Allowed By Jeremy Swayman
Team USA left their fans biting their nails after Denmark inexplicably took a 2-1 lead after a shot from center ice somehow got past Swayman, who may have been fooled by the dark background of the boards.
Even though he made what could have been a very costly mistake, he and Team USA eventually came out on top and beat Denmark 6-3.
They followed that up with a 5-1 win over Germany yesterday.
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