As Canadian hockey fans watch the Stanley Cup finals, most are likely cheering for the Chicago Blackhawks. After all, scores of loyal Leafs fans are still smarting over the Bruins’ last minute win against Toronto in May.
They may also be wondering once again why Canadian teams have such a hard time snagging the Cup. As one New York Times contributor says, it’s been 20 years since a Canadian team came out on top.
To help out hopeless fans, he also takes on the challenge of analyzing why a losing streak has plagued the nation for decades. Besides bad luck, he sets out several reasons, including:
- The economic structure of the NHL
- The number of teams present in Canada
- The high ticket prices across the country
To find out why Canada can’t catch a break, read more.
In other hockey-related news, Scotiabank will continue as the official bank of the Ottawa Senators. In signing a new agreement with the team, the bank also pledged to increase its commitment to community hockey sponsorship in Ottawa.
It will offer a long list of programs, including Girls HockeyFest and Scotiabank Skater. It will also provide additional funding to support minor hockey across the city.
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