How well did the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off perform? Well enough to make hockey look great. And to make it look bad. Via FrontOfficeSports.com, the game between the U.S. and Canada attracted an average audience of 9.

Johnny Gaudreau would have been a lock to be on Team USA. The Americans have been honoring the Gaudreaus memory and contributions to USA Hockey throughout the 4 Nations event. Their father, Guy Gaudreau was part of the Americans first practice and joined the team dinner on Feb. 10.

The U.S. and Canada men’s ice hockey teams, set to play in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament final on Thursday night, have come to represent more than just their athletic skill. On both sides of the border, the rivalry in the rink has been seen by some as an extension of the political tensions between the once-friendly allies.