Sabres' player called 'Benedict Arnold' for dating Canadian hockey star despite having sister Joy Dunne on Team USA originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
Josh Dunne is a forward for the Buffalo Sabres , but on Tuesday, he's an Olympic hockey fan.
The problem is that it won't be easy for Dunne to just root for one side of Team USA against Canada in the rivalry clash.
You see, Dunne is dating Canadian player Ella Shelton.
Dunne is also the brother of U.S. player Joy Dunne.
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Dunne's parents spoke with NBC 5 in St. Louis to share their thoughts, and well, they didn't hold back.
"We've got Benedict Arnold in the family," they said. "... He's got seats with USA tomorrow. We may not let him in."
An incredible line, to be sure.
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Joy Dunne is a star at Ohio State and has played a key role in the 3-0 start at the Olympics for the U.S.
Tuesday's game isn't the most important, as both the United States and Canada will advance out of the preliminary stage and pursue a rematch in the gold medal game.
Josh Dunne will get some practice in figuring out how he's supposed to root for his girlfriend and sister on opposite sides.
If this tournament goes as expected, he'll have to do it again, with much more on the line.
