The Hockey Story in Canada

Patrice Dutil discusses the evolution of Hockey in Canada with Andrew Holman of Bridgewater University, the author of A Hotly Contested Affair: Hockey in Canada (The Champlain Society volume for 2020). Holman discusses his approach to the book and examines the evolution of violence in hockey, the association of the game with commerce, the cultural importance of the sport and the expansion of women’s hockey. He also explores the role of various minorities and the language of sport. This podcast was produced by Jessica Schmidt. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: https://bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society’s mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada’s past.