Mike Martin
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- Nov 1, 2013
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I can't figure out why Norway doesn't have much of a hockey tradition, there are so few Norwegians in the NHL compared to Swedes and Finns. Why does hockey talent fail to develop in Norway?
How come there are no South African Hockey teams??
Norway is a very, very good skiing nation. If you only have 5 million people you can't afford to be world class in more than a select few sports, it's as simple as that.
I would say Croatia and Slovenia with their sub 5 million population would dispute that statement.
We get it, Croatia and Slovenia are the 2 greatest sports nations ever, you don't need to tell us more than once.
It's honestly quite odd. I mean, they got all of the possibilities to actually become real good at it; yet they continue to ignore it. I'm currently living in Oslo and everyone I talk to about it has no real explanation why hockey isn't that big. They have the money, they have lots of talent, but they do not expand the sport by creating more ice rinks, more potential training facilities etcetera. Bad call, Norway.
I can't figure out why Norway doesn't have much of a hockey tradition, there are so few Norwegians in the NHL compared to Swedes and Finns. Why does hockey talent fail to develop in Norway?
The media has done a good job telling people how dangeous it is and I know lots of parents won\t let their kids play the sport beacause of that.
I think they dont wanna invest to much in something sweden is already alot better at. Unlike danmark and finland they haven't fully accepted being little brother, still kicking and screaming
It's simply not that popular. What other explanation needed?
Canada has all the works to be a powerhouse in bandy, but they suck. Simply because it is not popular.