Dunne’s USA-Canada dilemma
Dunne’s younger sister, Joy Dunne, plays forward for Team USA at The Winter Olympics. His girlfriend, Ella Shelton, plays defense for Team Canada. They’ll face off in Thursday’s gold medal game at 1:10 p.m. EST.
“What’s happening tomorrow?,” Josh joked. “It’s a funny situation: it’s a win-lose situation no matter what. But I’m just so proud of them both, and I’m so happy for them both. To get to the highest level, the Olympic gold medal game, they’ve both earned it, they’ve both worked so hard. … So, for me, it’s in a way stress free, because I’m just watching them enjoy themselves and living out their dreams.”
The Sabres forward traveled to Italy to watch a few games, including the Americans’ 5-0 win over Canada in the preliminary round. All tournament, he’s been careful not to pick sides.
“I was sitting with my family, and my girlfriend’s family was right behind me, and I was like, ‘You know what, I’m not standing up at all.’ [Unless] Ella or Joy score, I’m not gonna make a single emotion.”