Top 3 notable NHL players who supported Donald Trump in the past ft. Bobby Orr
Donald Trump is a big sports fan. The former President has been involved in baseball and golf as a player/participant, but he's also a big fan of the NFL, NBA, and other sports.
That includes the NHL, where he's quite a popular figure. In fact, he had a lot of support in the 2020 election from several hockey players. He also got support from the Miracle on Ice team several years ago as well. Here are some notable players who have supported the former President.
NHL stars who've shown support for Donald Trump
#3 Ryan Whitney
NHL analyst and podcaster Ryan Whitney, a former defenseman who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has often shown support for Donald Trump. He has tweeted out things in support of the Republican party and Trump in particular in the past. He is clearly not shy about his political leanings.
#2 Max Domi
Toronto Maple Leafs star Max Domi, who is back with the squad on a one-year deal in free agency, has shown support for the former President before.
The Toronto Sun reported in 2016 that Domi was posting messages that seemed to show his support for Trump in that election year. He posted America-themed socks with the phrase 'Make America Great Again', which was Trump's slogan and a rallying cry for his political side.
#1 Bobby Orr
Bobby Orr is an NHL legend for the Boston Bruins. He's also an avid supporter of Donald Trump.
According to Fox News, the former star talked about said this about Trump in 2020:
“The attacks on our President have been unrelenting since the day he took office. Despite that, President Trump has delivered for all the American people regardless of race, gender of station in life. That’s the kind of teammate I want.”
It is unclear where Orr falls now, but he voiced strong support for the President the last time he ran for office. He implored those listening to him to support Trump back then.