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The gap between the U.S. and Canada and the rest of the world is a chasm that will not be bridged in time for the next Winter Olympics.
“I really believe you're going to see minor changes for the next four years, but the next four after that is when you'll see the biggest change,” said Melody Davidson, who coached Canada to back-to-back Olympic gold medals.
Other countries can't hothouse talent fast enough to catch them by 2014 because it takes eight to 10 years to develop an elite hockey player.
Canada, with over 80,000 females playing, and the U.S. with over 60,000, have huge feeder systems other countries currently can't match
Four-time Olympic medalist, Hayley Wickenheiser is regarded as one of the best female hockey players in the world with an uncompromised determination and dedication to her sport. However, it's not just her lethal slapshot that is respected by her teammates, fans and peers; Hayley is also an award winner, community leader, mentor, history-maker and an accomplished businesswoman.
Get to the pond and lace ‘em up and gather round the bench to join in the conversation with Hayley WickenheiserLIVE at BEYONDtheCheers on Wednesday May 25th at 7PM EST. Dial-in TOLL FREE 1-877-357-2448 in Canada and United States to ask a question or join the online chat.
