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Old 01-19-2015, 05:42 PM   #178
polak
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Originally Posted by Enoch Root View Post
I do not think there is anywhere near 100,000 kids in minor hockey in Calgary. I think the number is a fraction of that - 13,000 is a number I've heard

I would think the 1 in 100,000 comment was simply managing parents' expectations
The fact that parents have those sort of "expectations" is downright pathetic.

As an adult, you should know better than thinking professional sports is a viable route for your kids growth. It's supposed to be a fun game they enjoy that keeps them active, not a career path.

Some parents need a slap.
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