“The Importance of Star Players in Sports: NHL World Championships 2021 Update”

The sport lives from its stars. Whether it’s Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in football, Rafael Nadal in tennis or Henrik Kristoffersen in skiing – they all captivate crowds, ensure full arenas and are considered role models for children and young people. In ice hockey, in addition to the NHL, the World Championships in particular are the best opportunity to look at the skates of the strongest players in the world. Almost every A-Nation has an NHL player or two. However, you will look in vain for the really big stars in Tampere and Riga this year. Even the big ice hockey nations like Canada, the USA or Sweden are obviously more focused on a balanced collective than on a collection of superstars this year. Many players also canceled their participation after a long season in the best league in the world (82 games in the regular season).