The state of hockey enrollment in YOUR country

BlueRain
11-07-2008, 03:43 PM
I just wanted to get everyones take on the state of minor hockey in your country as of now. I know here in Canada that enrollment is quite strong and I think same with the US. I assume its good in other European hockey playing countries, but how does it look? Increasing/decreasing? The only reason I ask is because there seems to be an absence of young stars from Finland and the Czech Republic in the last few years(just my take, I may be crazy--There are still good players, just no Jagrs/Selannees), and I was just wondering if you think interest is waning at all or if there is just a dry period currently? Also, what about Sweden, Russia, Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland etc.? Thoughts?
This isn't meant to be a knock on Finns or Czechs because you guys have some of the best fans/players...its just something I noticed.
Otherwise, on a whole, how is the popularity of hockey in your country doing? good/bad?

I know that Finns have this guy to look forward to (only 3!!)! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP6hClEUGZY

Also, how accurate is this list? Scroll to the "Number of Registered Player By Country" at the bottom.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_hockey