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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

I disagree with both of the bolded statements below. Why do they NEED to find a way? Why does more NEEDS to be done? Who needs it? Hockey is a very expensive and time-consuming activity. There are many different physical activities that are less expensive, less time-consuming and much more accessible/available to everyone (running, weigh-lifting, volleyball, basketball, soccer etc.). NHL is an entertainment business. Why does Hockey Canada need to help anyone to get into NHL?

Hockey Canada is not an entertainment business, and it’s literally part of their mandate.

In hockey opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status and in both official languages.