In recent years, Canadians have participated in a vigorous debate about how best to teach boys and girls
to play the game of hockey. Many Canadians believe we should create and support an elite class of
world-beating players as a primary aim of Canadian hockey. Many others fundamentally want hockey to be
enjoyed by as many people as possible. Hockey Canada has been a leader in this important debate.
Philosophically, Hockey Canada's goals are not to put players in the NHL. While we naturally want Canadian
players to achieve the highest levels possible, we will achieve this sooner by focusing on the quality of the
overall experience.
For this reason, Hockey Canada's activities are centered on improving the quality of the hockey experience
for players of all ages and skill levels.
