A chant calling for the dismissal of Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator Matt Canada, first heard during the opening night of a Pittsburgh Penguins game, has sparked controversy. The 'Fire Canada' chant has led to confusion due to the presence of Canadian players in the Penguins team and their opponents, the Chicago Blackhawks. The chant underscores the dissatisfaction of Steelers fans with Canada's performance.
Chants to fire Steelers’ Matt Canada wildly break out at Penguins game https://t.co/IrLs4KHStj https://t.co/kKNdXZifp2
A "Fire Canada" chants breakout during the Pittsburgh Penguins game tonight. Pittsburgh really hates Matt Canada 😳 https://t.co/sdLaF6lkkS
A "Fire [Matt] Canada" chant erupted during the Pittsburgh Penguins game tonight. Here's the thing: #Penguins have 3 players on their roster from Canada, while the #Blackhawks (opponents) have 13 Canadian players. Probably some confusion there on the ice. https://t.co/tD2bQXRJ24
A "Fire [Matt] Canada" chant has broken out at the Penguins game tonight 😅 https://t.co/57JTwbTP0b
“Fire Canada” chant has broken out at the Penguins opening night game. Steelers fans aren’t happy. https://t.co/quG0XMBlnU
Fans chanting “Fire Canada” at the Penguins game is next-level Pittsburgh sports fandom. Incredible passion.
Fire Canada chant has begun. Really.
If the Penguins first chance on the power play goes poorly, I’m fully expecting a Fire Canada chant.
“Fire Canada” chants pour down after Kenny Pickett takes a sack for like minus 48 yards taking them out of field goal range and then the punter kicks it to Steubenville the one time it needed a bit of touch to it. Welcome to Steelerville. Jesus.
Steelers fans are chanting ‘Fire Canada’ in Pittsburgh. Go USA! https://t.co/9yWlkGPmQD