WHL, Pats' Paddock believe in obligation to get players back on the ice
John Paddock. (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography) The WHL believes it’s important to hit the ice for a 2020-21 season to help young hockey players develop and not miss out on a full season. In an emailed statement, the league said the league provides a development opportunity for many young hockey stars. “Unlike professional athletes, WHL players are amateur athletes who find themselves at a critical juncture, working to develop their skills in an effort to one day attain their goals of competing professionally. To facilitate that continued development, returning to pla...
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