Obama, Trudeau trade hockey barbs

U.S. President Barack Obamaand Prime Minister Justin Trudeauribbed each other on their countries' hockey successes in their remarks at the arrival ceremony for the official visit Thursday, but Twitter users called an offside over their facts.

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Obamajoked that Americans and Canadians share many things in common, but there will always be points of contention.

Some thought that prodding Canada on our teams' lack of Stanley Cup success cut a little too close.

And others pointed out a glaring problem with Obama touting the Chicago Blackhawks' dynasty as an example of American exceptionalism.

Trudeauhimself pointed out that three of the Hawks' top players JonathanToews, Duncan Keith and Patrick Sharp are Canadian. But Trudeau erred here, as well.

But if all that matters is where a team is based, well, that could pose a problem for future U.S.-Canada relations.