Against the backdrop of Hockey Canada’s scandal, some hockey parents believe the organization’s fallout could finally lead to a broader reckoning of equality in sport
Edl has been playing hockey since she was six years old, first at the peewee level and now in Triple A. But, for the 17-year-old Spruce Grove, Alta., native and her teammates,“They would all love to play for Team Canada and maybe one day play pro, but the way the women’s game is, you know, pro doesn’t necessarily pay all your bills. It’s not like the male game,” said Tyra’s mother, Cheryl Marcotte Edl.
Although she said conditions are improving, she would like to see more female mentors on the ice, including coaches and referees. “Obviously, more funding would be great. It’s not a cheap sport. I think if they had more sponsorship from, you know, large corporations – like the boys’ game does, or like the professional NHL players get – that certainly would help show the game is just as exciting as the men’s game.”
Elite female players in Canada likely hope to play for the NCAA, south of the border, but from there a player’s development opportunities are severely limited, Prof. McKee said.
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