02/26/2025Jeremy SonCanada after 4 nationsCharles Krupa/APsportsHow Did the Four Nations Tournament Grow the Game of Hockey?The Four Nations Face-Off tournament has brought new excitement to the sport. The gold medal game between Team USA and Canada drew over 16 million viewers across North America, surpassing the NBA All-Star Game’s 4.7 million viewers. This event proved that international competition could reignite interest in hockey, and may mark the beginning of a golden era for the sport.