‘The IIHF Grinch Playing Favorites’
There’s curious stuff going on with junior hockey. The International Ice Hockey Federation (based in Europe) has been playing favorites.
The Junior Men’s (U20 & U18) tournaments get plenty of support & exposure, but Women’s events get cancelled at the drop of a hat. A pattern through the years that caused a firestorm this past week.
If I had a daughter on Team USA who got shut out from representing her country on the biggest stage, while the boys team still had the green light, I’d be looking for answers.
I’m sure all the sponsors (many like NIKE and Bauer that have taken very public stances for athletes of all types) are taking notice.
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