What’s happening to our so-called ‘Beautiful Game?’ Once again the news media is highlighting goon-show antics: bloody faces, concussive confusion, and stretcher bearers. It is the high-speed athleticism, the well-honed skills and the split-second decisions that make hockey a breathtaking game, not the condoned violence. Obviously the NHL owners care more about the returns on their lucrative investments than they do about the well-being of their disposable players. Children should play hockey for enjoyment and choose their heroes with care.
Lloyd Atkins
