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Players from around North America take part in the NHL All-Star Youth Hockey Jamboree Celebration at St. Michael's College School Arena in York, Ontario, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during All-Star Weekend in Toronto. 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/Stephen Whyno)
Players from around North America take part in the NHL All-Star Youth Hockey Jamboree Celebration at St. Michael's College School Arena in York, Ontario, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during All-Star Weekend in Toronto. 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/Stephen Whyno)
Players from around North America take part in the NHL All-Star Youth Hockey Jamboree Celebration at St. Michael's College School Arena in York, Ontario, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during All-Star Weekend in Toronto. 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/Stephen Whyno)
Players from around North America take part in the NHL All-Star Youth Hockey Jamboree Celebration at St. Michael's College School Arena in York, Ontario, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during All-Star Weekend in Toronto. 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/Stephen Whyno)
Graphic show youth hockey participation in Canada from 2009-2023
Players from around North America take part in the NHL All-Star Youth Hockey Jamboree Celebration at St. Michael's College School Arena in York, Ontario, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during All-Star Weekend in Toronto. 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/Stephen Whyno)
Players from around North America take part in the NHL All-Star Youth Hockey Jamboree Celebration at St. Michael's College School Arena in York, Ontario, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during All-Star Weekend in Toronto. 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/Stephen Whyno)
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)