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It surprises me.  I'm sure there are very few games involving Canadian
schools, but almost all games (except Army-Air Force I suppose) involve
several Canadian players.  We expect them to stand at attention while we
play our anthem; why shouldn't we play theirs as well?
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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?