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nfotiu · 02-13-2014, 11:35 AM

It will ebb and flow. It used to be that we didn't do well in most other sports because everyone with athletic ability was playing hockey. Right now we have a bigger chunk of people participating in x games sports vs traditional sports. If that trend follows overseas, they will have a smaller pool of traditional sports, and we'll be on a more even playing field in those sports. Also, head injuries and other issues are taking a toll on hockey participation that may help us too.

02-13-2014, 11:35 AM	#20
nfotiu Franchise Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Exp:	It will ebb and flow. It used to be that we didn't do well in most other sports because everyone with athletic ability was playing hockey. Right now we have a bigger chunk of people participating in x games sports vs traditional sports. If that trend follows overseas, they will have a smaller pool of traditional sports, and we'll be on a more even playing field in those sports. Also, head injuries and other issues are taking a toll on hockey participation that may help us too. Last edited by nfotiu; 02-13-2014 at 11:37 AM.