The two week Marty Mcsorley trial in Vancouver brought up the debate about hockey becoming too dangerous and out of control. After listening to the discussions and sifting through dialogue from a wide array of traditionalists, players, coaches, politicians, and casual and die hard fans - there were good points rasied on both sides regarding the incident. After seeing the replay over and over, it's really whatever you want to believe. But our personal opinion is irrelevant. That's where I become passionate in this debate.
Hockey is an incredible sport and does great things for kids.
The people in this community who think otherwise should go to a rink and talk to a young boy or girl to find out the real truth. Registration numbers are down in Castlegar Minor Hockey this year - that is sad. Our system in this town has been so productive over the past number of years, I feel it's good time we stand up and give the sport the salute it deserves. Our Individual players continue to impress people throughout North America, at all levels - from the N.H.L. to the A.H.L., college, major junior to Tier 2 hockey. Talk to someone who grew up in this town and played hockey.