Why Isn't UK Wild About Hockey?
Norma Williamson
2025-04-26 09:40:13
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Financial difficulties are, therefore, clearly one of the biggest issues holding ice hockey back in the UK, but it’s not the only problem it faces. The lack of stability in the top tier of British ice hockey makes it difficult for strong fan allegiances to be made. It also means that the media are less interested in reporting on the sport, making it harder to attract new fans. Furthermore, while the country has a reputation for being cold and wet, its temperatures don’t generally dip far below zero during the winter and when they do, it doesn’t happen for long. Given the UK’s long relationship with all forms of hockey, it is, perhaps, a little surprising that ice hockey hasn’t grown to match the success of leagues in other countries. But financial difficulties, the wrong climate, and a lack of critical mass hold it back, and it’s unclear as to whether they can ever be overcome.
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