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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Unfortunately they would. Many of the private leagues are know for being shady AF. They’re basically for profit businesses that prey on gullible parents.
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Ultimately it’s about transparency and value provided. These organizations wouldn’t have the oxygen to exist if Hockey Canada/Calgary/Alberta actually had their stuff together.
They’re not perfect either, but when national/provincial/municipal organizations are dropping the ball they provide an option.
It isn’t the option anyone wants. However, when the highest level association is more focused on winning international tournaments then actually developing proper options and knowledge of physical literacy to coach, teach and learn the sport… alternative leagues becomes more attractive.
Sweden has as many registered amateur hockey players as Alberta.
Canada as a northern country is generally terrible at developing players. We lose potential players for any number of reasons while relying on high volumes of kids playing to then lazily skim off top talent instead of maximizing the athletic ability of each child.