Re: Parity and Olympic Women's Hockey
Unfortunately with Rogge specifically zeroing in on women's ice hockey I think a short term fix maybe needed. But a long term goal should be implemented at the same time. Once they stop looking to eliminate women's ice hockey, then the greater push of the long term goal should hopefully occur. I think one program implemented should be those who compete for these countries should stay a few years in the country to grow and promote the sport. However, who will get the ball rolling?
There are quite a few nationalities to which you could apply this.
- Lots of Ukranian decendents in Manitoba and Canada West with great hockey talents.
- Many German and Dutch decendents in many parts of Canada.
- Many French decendents in Quebec, the Maritimes and Northern Ontario.
- Many Italian decendents all over North America.
I think this could work for a "short term fix", but for it to work and it to have a longer lingering affect all these players should start playing overseas as part of this approach to help grow and teach the game.
Unfortunately with Rogge specifically zeroing in on women's ice hockey I think a short term fix maybe needed. But a long term goal should be implemented at the same time. Once they stop looking to eliminate women's ice hockey, then the greater push of the long term goal should hopefully occur. I think one program implemented should be those who compete for these countries should stay a few years in the country to grow and promote the sport. However, who will get the ball rolling?