Whereas Rider sees hockey as character-building fun, Black Bear's objective is far simpler: to make a grotesque amount of money.
Chris Murphy: “Whereas Rider sees hockey as character-building fun, Black Bear's objective is far simpler: to make a grotesque amount…”
On the recordMay 29, 2026
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Discussing the impact of private equity on youth hockey.
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