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A question that has been
highly debated, a couple days after
the ITHF World Junior tournament in
Malmo, Sweden, is: is Canadian hockey
fading, or is it just growing in other
countries around the world?

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Frankly, in my opinion, the truth is the
second part of that question. Hockey
itself around the world is continuing to
grow, and Canada is staying on par with
what we always have been. But, that’s
just my opinion! Everyone has one. Yes,
it’s disappointing to see Canada not win a
medal two years straight, but it is exciting
to see hockey grow around the world. I'll
be the first to admit, I hate to see them
lose. I wouldn't be a true Canadian if
I didn’t. The tournament in Canada in
2015 adds extra pressure on the kids to
break the slump that has been for the last
two years.

This country that we all live in places
exceptional pressure on 16, 17 and 18
year old kids to perform up to their
capability. Is it something you could
do? It’s a question I don’t know if we
can answer until given that opportunity.
Deep down, every Canadian that grew
up loving the game of hockey would love
to see the Canadian Juniors win on home
soil. For now, all we can do is wait until
the elusive Boxing Day start in Toronto
and Montreal.

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