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Hockey fan Prime Minister Stephen Harper threw on a white Team Canada jersey Wednesday night and joined thousands of fans at the Winnipeg Jets game.

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Whether is was clever schedule coordination or a coincidence is unknown. Harper sat with former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy at the packed MTS Centre.

Great to take in the game with @ShelKenn. pic.twitter.com/MedD24v3lb — Stephen Harper (@pmharper) April 23, 2015

Social media erupted at Harper’s attendance. Some were just happy to be at the game and spot the PM, but some thought his jersey choice was questionable.

Harper just lost all of Manitoba's vote by not wearing a Jets jersey. #NHLJets — Harrison Bourdon (@HarryThomasHall) April 23, 2015

Anyone else annoyed that Stephen Harper couldn't bother to buy a jets Jersey ? — Stephanie Tetrault (@S_TETRAULT) April 23, 2015

PM Harper is too good for a #winnipegjets jersey? — Darren Metselaar (@DarrenMetselaar) April 23, 2015

The Winnipeg Jets “whiteout” dates back to the 80s. During home playoff games, all fans are encouraged to wear white.

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Harper’s jersey choice seemed to some a half-baked attempt.

Stephan Harper: The only guy not wearing White Winnipeg Jets jersey at that game tonight — Marco Chiappetta (@chiappetts) April 23, 2015

Somebody please give Harper a White Jets Jersey. — Len Gaetz (@LenGaetz) April 23, 2015

Others questioned how Harper, known to be fond of the Calgary Flames, deserved a coveted seat in the sold-out arena, and his motives during an election year.

Harper campaigning 2nite @ jets game. Welcome to treaty 1 lands. I'd be happy to explain what that means.! #leavesteve2015 — Derek Nepinak (@makwa_d) April 22, 2015

Like I'm supposed to be impressed that Harper is at the Jets game? I'd be more impressed if he paid for people who can't afford a ticket. — Masked (@winnipegmac) April 22, 2015

Alas, the power of the PM coupled with the fans’ “whiteout” couldn’t stop a tough loss to the Anaheim Ducks, eliminating the Jets from the playoffs.

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Harper remains in the city Thursday for a photo op and speech. It’s not Harper’s first time at a Winnipeg Jets game — he attended the team’s first game after returning to the hockey-mad city in 2011, and attended a game in 2013.