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Originally Posted by boysblue
The hockey is terrific--nothing like super-talented athletes playing for national pride and for the opportunity to impact their financial future at the same time. I really enjoy watching it. However, it is also one of the most over-hyped and one-sided sporting events on the North American calendar.
TSN pumps this thing up for weeks ahead of time because it is a huge ratings winner for them with their Canadian audience. The truth is virtually nobody else in the world cares about the event, which is why the powers-that-be have decided it has to be held in Canada (or in border cities like Buffalo) virtually ever year. No Canadian fans = no $ success.
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I respectfully disagree, Boysblue. Look at what just happened with the Finland coaching staff.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/junio...oaching-staff/
Although some of these countries are out of the spotlight, WJH is still very important/popular in other countries throughout the world.
Attendance at these events in other parts of the world is also up there, not just Canada.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o..._by_attendance
Granted, with the increases in ticket prices, the fans have been few and far between, depending on who is playing, especially, but the same can be said about 2 underachieving NHL teams as well.
http://globalnews.ca/news/3152814/lo...world-juniors/
Of course it is most popular in Canada for obvious reasons, but to say it is not popular in other parts of the world is, well, just wrong, imo.
Should be a good game in another 45 minutes. Looking forward to it.
