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Originally Posted by RougeUnderoos
So, since they got earned themselves something from one place (an education), they should be happy to be screwed by someone else (USA Hockey)? That makes sense.
Why is it "BS"? They aren't asking for an NHL wage here. They are asking to be treated the same as other athletes in similar programs. Now whether or not the government should be paying anyone to play sports is open to argument, but if some guy is getting paid X to play Olympic-level volleyball, why shouldn't these women be paid the same to play hockey?
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That not the law. The government doesn't pay athlete wages. The associations for each sport does. US Soccer can afford to pay their athletes a lot more than US Kayaking or something. Any additional government grants or awards are probably even.
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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
What the NHL earmarks is completely irrelevant. We do know that USA Hockey spends $3.5 million on the boys, but has no equivalent program for girls.
Also, like the wage issue, this is also just one part of the complaint. They listed off about eight areas where they feel USA Hockey is deficient. How many are legitimate issues that require addressing is something none of us will know for certain given current information.
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What do you mean irrelevant?
If the NHL gives 3.5 million to USA Hockey for a boys development program then USA Hockey can't be held responsible for not funding a similar program for girls.
Also is the law per player? There were 463,000+ registered boys players and 69,000+ registered girl players in the US.
You think both should get 3.5 million for development?