I am not a Devils fan, and therefore look in from the outside. I cannot speak for all hockey fans, but I think I share the views of the majority in feeling that the ruining of Welsh hockey, and the giving of a bad name to our beloved sport began before the protests. Not paying players does not promote the image of hockey or the Devils. It was at the point where the players were conned into believing they would earn a living playing for the Devils only to find that they were playing for nothing, that I believe Bob Philips ruined Welsh Hockey and gave the sport a bad name.
I look forward eagerly to reading how this DIDN'T have any adverse affect
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