Biden Reveals His Hockey Allegiance
President Joe Biden is a fan of the Philadelphia Flyers. They are not in the running for the Stanley Cup this year. Biden revealed his hockey allegiance on Wednesday in Pittsburgh. He met with local leaders and workers to promote his infrastructure plan. Biden rooting for Flyers to win Stanley cup Yet aren’t in playoffs.
Biden said he was rooting for the Flyers to win the Stanley Cup. But he quickly realized his mistake. The Flyers did not make the playoffs this season. They finished last in their division with a 15-23-8 record. The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the contenders for the trophy. They clinched a playoff spot with a 28-14-4 record.
Biden tried to save face by saying he was joking. Instead, he said he respects the Penguins and their fans. He also said he had no choice but to root for the Flyers. His wife, Jill Biden, is a diehard fan of the team.
Biden and Jill Biden are Flyers Fans
Biden and Jill Biden have been Flyers fans for a long time. They have met some of the team’s players and staff over the years. Jill Biden once said she kept a bobblehead doll of former Flyers star Danny Briere on her nightstand. Briere, now a special assistant to the general manager of the Flyers, said he was honored by Jill Biden’s gesture. He said he hoped to meet the President again.
Biden also said he could not watch the 2010 Stanley Cup Final between the Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks. He was in Africa with his wife at the time. However, he said he followed the series online and that it was “one hell of a series.” The Flyers lost to the Blackhawks in six games.
Biden joked that he had to root for the Flyers, or he would sleep alone. However, he said he loved his wife more than anything. He said he supported her passion for hockey.
Biden Faces Backlash from Penguins Fans
Biden’s remark about rooting for the Flyers did not sit well with some Penguins fans. They booed him and chanted, “Let’s go Pens!” during his speech. Some fans also took to social media to express their displeasure with Biden’s hockey preference.
Some fans accused Biden of being out of touch and ignorant about hockey. They said he should have known that the Flyers did not make the playoffs. They said he should have praised the Penguins instead. They also said he should have respected his hosts and their team more.
Some fans defended Biden and said he was just being honest and humorous. They said he had a right to root for whichever team he liked. They said he did not mean any harm or disrespect. They also said they appreciated his visit and efforts to improve the country’s infrastructure.