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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
I violently disagree with professionals playing in olympic sports. All of the other countries sent amateurs to play. It should be that way. Same for basketball.
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I absolutely agree 100% but I would change the word
violently to
vehemently, especially since we are talking about hockey.
It isn't fair to all of the other athletes who spend many years training for this event. They do not get paid (OK they make a bundle if they win gold). They are there for the competition and the glory if they win, while the pros make millions and receive all of the attention.
I was also disappointed that they used the NHL size rink instead of the international size surface in Vancouver. The players are so big and so fast today that the NHL surface just seems too small.
Wayne