At Cornell we've played both anthems for years.  I'm not sure of the genesis
of this, but given the large number (majority) of Canadian players we have
on our team it's respectful to the *players*.


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Arik Marks
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> Because the institutions being represented on the ice are American ones,
> not
> Canadian, and as all the players are residents in our country if not
> citizens,
> it should be a moot point. Hence that is why it is proper to play the
> Canadian
> anthem when a Canadian team comes to play - they are representing a
> Canadian
> organization.
>
> Besides, by your logic, should we then play the anthem of any and all
> European
> players who happen to be at the game?