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FILE - Players on the Minneapolis, wearing white and black uniforms, and Orono, wearing red uniforms, teams compete in a 10-and-under youth hockey game Feb. 4, 2024, in Minneapolis. While Canada has seen a steep decline in children playing hockey in the sport's birthplace, the United States has experienced steady growth in that department over the past decade. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
FILE - Minneapolis coach Colin Mueller, back right, stands with his team during a 10-and-under youth hockey game against Orono, Feb. 4, 2024, in Minneapolis. While Canada has seen a steep decline in children playing hockey in the sport's birthplace, the United States has experienced steady growth in that department over the past decade. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Youth hockey players take part in a game at Susan Fennell Sportsplex in Brampton, Ontario, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Two years ago marked the first time the U.S. had more youth hockey players registered than Canada.(AP Photo/Stephen Whyno)
Graphic show youth hockey participation in Canada from 2009-2023