[GT] 2019 IIHF World Championships (May 10-26)

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

I like how Alberta has half the population of Quebec, yet produces more NHLers.
Alberta's economy is also almost as large as Quebec's, but that's another story.

Alberta also matches up well against British Columbia in both regards.

But Saskatchewan and Manitoba produce more NHLers per capita.

I have always thought the roots of hockey were in the Canadian prairies so this doesn’t surprise me. Its one of the reasons I can’t bring myself to hate the Jets. There are some true fans of the sport that support that team.

[Samonadreau]

Most of the 'generational' talents come from out east though.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Most of the 'generational' talents come from out east though.

Significantly larger talent pool. By millions.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Significantly larger talent pool. By millions.

Absolutley, thats my point - is the exceptional players, follows more of an even per capita even if there is more players per capita from the Prairies West in the NHL. If anything it probably sways more to the East.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

You’re kind of making the poster’s point by repeating this over and over.

Well the point is argued every time even though the evidence is overwhelming