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Tkachuk family sparks hockey controversies over sexism, politics, criticism

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  • Matthew Tkachuk's remarks about wanting a son sparked sexism accusations
  • White House AI video and Trump's joke created political controversy
  • Keith Tkachuk's podcast criticism of Linus Ullmark added to family drama

Matthew Tkachuk is expecting his first child with his wife Ellie, according to multiple reports. In a press conference, Tkachuk expressed a desire to have a son so he can be a hockey dad and teach him youth hockey, multiple reports indicate. These remarks sparked accusations of sexism and misogyny from some fans on social media, according to multiple reports.

The White House posted an AI-doctored TikTok video making it appear Brady Tkachuk made a derogatory comment about Canadians, according to multiple reports. Brady Tkachuk denied the AI video's content, stating it was fake and not his voice or words, multiple reports say. Donald Trump joked during a phone call with the men's hockey team about inviting the women's team to Washington, adding he 'probably would be impeached' if he didn't, according to multiple reports.

Yes, I mean, at some point, would definitely have to have a boy. I've been explaining to [my wife], because she has just a sister [and] no brothers... what youth hockey is like. And I think I'm more excited for youth hockey one day than my current hockey right now.

Matthew Tkachuk, USA hockey star, Florida Panthers player

The women's hockey team turned down Trump's invitation due to scheduled academic and professional commitments, multiple reports indicate. Brady Tkachuk said he understands why the women's team could have felt insulted by Trump's joke, according to multiple reports. Keith Tkachuk criticized Linus Ullmark indirectly on the Wingmen Podcast for missing a game, sarcastically saying he slept badly so he couldn't play that day, according to Hockeysverige.

Brady Tkachuk was present during his father's criticism of Ullmark on his podcast and laughed it off without defending Ullmark, multiple reports indicate. Linus Ullmark was pulled from a game after allowing five goals on 16 shots in the first period, according to multiple reports.

Oh, I'm lacing them up. The second he can get — at least stand up, I'm going to carry him around the ice.

Matthew Tkachuk, USA hockey star, Florida Panthers player

Well, it's clearly fake, because it's not my voice, not my lips moving. I'm not in control of any of those accounts. I know that those words would never come out of my mouth. So, I can't do anything about it.

Brady Tkachuk, USA hockey star, Ottawa Senators captain

It's not my voice. It's not what I was saying. I would never say that. That's not who I am, so I guess I don't like that video because that would never come out of my mouth and never had that thought.

Brady Tkachuk, USA hockey star, Ottawa Senators captain

I mean, I get it. We support them, they support us. You can't control what other people say. It was fun being around them, seeing how they play and the excellence around them. If I see one of them, we'll talk about the excitement of what we can control, which is to be gold medalists.

Brady Tkachuk, USA hockey star, Ottawa Senators captain

Herregud, hela det här laget… 'Jag sov dåligt så jag kan inte spela idag'.

Keith Tkachuk, Former NHL player, father of Brady and Matthew Tkachuk

Det är äckligt.

Keith Tkachuk, Former NHL player, father of Brady and Matthew Tkachuk
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