“National pride, even on a small scale, draws in players and fans alike. The chance to represent your country is a large point of pride for athletes, especially when international tournaments like the Olympics are held every four years. For fans, the chance to see their nation win and prove themselves the best in the world is alluring enough to watch.”
OT: ‘Heated Rivalry’ highlights why representation matters
“‘It can be pretty one-dimensional in the sense that hockey lock rooms often are, at least stereotypically, not the most diverse.’”
OT: The NHL’s failure in the Blackhawks’ sexual assault scandal
The NHL still has a long way to go to truly become an honorable league.
Overtime: Top ten NHL players of the decade
NHL recently released their top ten players before the end of the year. Olivia Frzop says there is one key player missing and offers her ranking.