Sochi and Vancouver Olympic ice hockey tournaments were the best of the best. National pride. You definitely know who you are cheering for. No better stage. Even if held in Korea or Botswana for all we care. I was up whenever needed to watch the games and cheer. The NHL has to continue with the Olympics, and sadly, they're going in the opposite direction.
Euro all star team from lesser hockey countries facing national countries? Foolish idea and concept. Many have illustrated the importance of cheering for "their team."
A team consisting of Italians, Germans, Austrians, Slovenians etc would be a laugh. No one would follow them, never mind the players being asked to suit up.
San Marino cheers for San Marino and they know they'll never get to the World Cup. It's called patriotism and being proud regardless of your population.
I love the Champions League idea but not sure it would fly. Logistical nightmare.
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