US Senator Chris Murphy is sounding the alarm on the state of youth hockey in America, claiming that the pressures of capitalism are driving a "crisis of resentment" among young players. But who exactly is feeling the heat? In a surprising twist, Murphy is pointing the finger at parents, not players, who are driving up costs and fueling an increasingly cutthroat competitive environment. As the cost of participating in youth hockey continues to skyrocket, parents are being forced to make impossible choices between their child's passion and the financial realities of the game. With the senator calling for a re-examination of the sport's priorities, the question remains: can youth hockey be saved from the grip of capitalism?
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy says that capitalism is killing youth hockey and fueling a "crisis of resentment." But who exactly is pissed?
